£300 - £400
An Ottoman Fabric Brocade Fragment with Woven Arabic Calligraphy, 20th Century.
A finely woven textile fragment executed in rich olive-green fabric, decorated throughout with an all-over repeating pattern of Arabic calligraphy arranged within a geometric zigzag lattice. The design is formed by alternating chevron-shaped compartments, each enclosing stylised inscriptions woven in a slightly raised, shimmering tone.
The calligraphic motifs, likely devotional in nature, are integrated into the fabric through a brocade technique, creating a subtle interplay between ground and pattern. The inscriptions appear repeatedly across the surface, forming a continuous and rhythmic visual field characteristic of ceremonial or sacred textiles.
The restrained colour palette of green and muted gold enhances the legibility of the woven script while maintaining a refined and harmonious aesthetic. The composition reflects the disciplined symmetry and repetition typical of Ottoman textile design, particularly those associated with religious or architectural use.
Approximately 86 x 80cm
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