An Ottoman embroidered coverlet, Turkey, first half 19th century, the underlying red ground finely worked with a design featuring a central flowering tree with ribbon composed of polychrome threads, 180 x 220cm. Luxurious embroideries such as this one were purchased to adorn wealthy Ottoman houses. Hanging on the wall or as curtains, they would also be used to keep the houses warm in winter (H. Bilgi and I. Zanbak, Skill of the Hand, Delight of the Eye, Istanbul, 2012, p.24). This example in particular would have probably been laid on top of a bed. Please refer to department for condition report