3 x 3 - Antique English Needlepoint Rug - 72874

72874, antique English Needlepoint tapestry with Ottoman Empire style, Arabian wall hanging. This antique needlepoint tapesty depicts a desert scene from the Ottoman Empire when Jews fled from Spain after the proclamation of the Alhambra Decree. Sultan Bayezid II stands next to a woman and her child who wears a kippah. The Sultan points his finger into the far distance showing the Sephardi Jews where to evacuate from Spain. Notice the red turban worn by Sultan Bayezid II as red turbans are worn for celebration. To the left, a female companion with an infant sits underneath a blue and white striped Hestercombe Turkish tent. Among the desert surroundings, a group of livestock, palm trees, and mountains extend into the scene allowing the viewer to absorb the depth of the artist’s work. A testament to Turkish culture and history, this antique tapestry has withstood a century of age with time-softened colors and desirable wear. With its commitment to tradition and heart full of whimsy, this antique tapestry can enliven nearly any opulent period-interior with color and vitality. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Nautical, Coastal, British Colonial, Islamic, Arabian, Egyptian, Moroccan, French, Empire, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis, XVI, Rococo, Baroque, Chinoiserie, Chippendale, Regal, Aubusson, Renaissance, Old World, Traditional, European, and Savonnerie inspired interiors with Gobelins or Beauvais style. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this Arabian style wall hanging will bring vibrant life where it is displayed. Rendered in varieated shades of beige, sand, tan, ecru, khaki, coffee, camel, cerulean, royal blue, navy blue, red, and olive with other accent colors. Age Wear. Abrash. Needlepoint handwoven wool. Made in England. Measures: 02'07 x 03'00.