Mae Festa 50 Years of Collecting Textiles - Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

MIDDLE EAST – Iran
Zoroastrian Bridal Shawl
Mid 19 th Century
Yazd, Kerman
Tabby woven green silk, three elaborately
embroidered circular motifs surrounded by
fish, birds, and floral elements.
271 x 71 cm 108 x 21 in
Green was a prestigious color used at all wedding
ceremonies. The central roundel may indicate the cosmic
island present at creation, according to traditional
belief; and the two other medallions, the sun and the
moon. The fish, bird, and floral forms are very
traditional and their symbolism is not clearly known. (overleaf)
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(detail facing page)