Runner fragment c. 19th century

This 19th-century "Runner fragment" is a fine example of Turkish textile arts. The piece is a fragment of a larger runner that is composed of a white fabric ground, with intricate floral patterns in pink and green. The piece is made using a technique called “çeyiz” where silk thread and metal wire are used to create the floral pattern. This piece is a great example of “çeyiz”, a Turkish textile art that flourished in the 19th century. This fragment is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.