Whitework Panel Dated 1871, Persia or Syria. White silk embroidery on cotton characterizes this piece. White work, a technique prevalent across the Islamic world, is easily distinguishable from European white work. However, discerning between different sources within the Islamic world can be challenging. Islamic white work typically involves cotton as the ground material with silk used for the needlework. In this piece, needlework is executed with chain stitches and pulled work, where counted threads are pulled together and wrapped. Size: 70'' x 26'' (178 x 66 cm). Provenance: Ex Yosi Barzilai collection.

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