Large Ikat Silk Towel From Aleppo Or Damascus - Ottoman Empire 19th Century

19th century Syria - Ottoman Empire
Precious and very old large reversible silk ikat towel or wall hanging, originating from Aleppo or Damascus, and dating from the 19th century. Very fine canvas weave with strong polychromy made on a handloom. Geometric patterns according to the ancestral technique of ikat or tarbit in Arabic, which consists of dyeing the warp threads before weaving. These Syrian Ikats were exported to the Arab world but also to Indonesia, to be copied later by local weavers. Long fringes at the head and tail of the loom, textile having retained its original finish. The colors are preserved but unfortunately this precious and fragile piece has numerous moth holes. Handleable as is, a silk lining for consolidation would possibly be considered. However, complete piece not amputated or modified. Average state of conservation. Very rare piece and price in relation.
Dimensions: 200 cm x 116 cm