Woven Jacquard Coverlet

Mary Berner

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a woven textile. The textile features a complex pattern composed of geometric and representational designs, arranged in a grid-like layout. The upper sections have intricate floral motifs and symmetrical designs with paired birds and botanical elements, using a contrasting color scheme primarily in reds and blues. The lower sections depict architectural elements like rows of stylized buildings or houses, interspersed with tree-like patterns. The sides of the textile have fringed edges. Each panel of the textile contains repeated elements, suggesting a method of weaving that emphasizes symmetry and repeatability.