Coverlet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Coverlet by artist unknown, features a rectangular textile with a repeating pattern. The main body of the textile is divided into nine equal sections, arranged in three rows and three columns. Each section contains a dark blue and beige design on a reddish-brown background. The design features a central motif of leaves and flowers surrounding a bowl, accompanied by two birds positioned on either side at the bottom. The central design is symmetrical, with identical patterns mirrored across the vertical and horizontal axes. The border of the textile consists of a narrow strip featuring buildings and trees in beige on a dark blue background, separated by a thin beige line. The outer edge of the textile has a fringe with dark blue and reddish-brown threads.