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Sile Khilim

Embroidered sile Khilim of the type used for hanging, or coverlet. Faded henna field embroidred in squares which contain various geometrical designs. Made in two pieces and sewed together. Border of triangles and squares containing triangles. Short web with knotted warp threads at one end, loose warp threads at other end. Wool.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since June the 13th, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
L.102 x W.73 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
wool; needlework
Price
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Composition
copper68%
iron21%
zinc4%
oxygen7%