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.

Sile Khilim, 19th century

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Title
Sile Khilim
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.102 x W.73 in.
Accession Number
31.81.4
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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.