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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 11310187, member: 8267&quot;]It would be described as an embroidery, rather than tapestry. In a tapestry, the designs are incorporated during the weaving process. In embroidery, the designs are applied to a woven fabric using a variety of different stitching techniques. Being able to see what stitches are used can sometimes be helpful in determining the origin of the piece. This is why it is important to include detailed closeups of the stitching. Accurately naming the embroidery techniques can also enhance a description of the textile when selling.</p><p><br /></p><p>The view of the stitches from the back seems pretty straightforward. But this is the best I can do enlarging your latest photos of the front -</p><p>[ATTACH=full]540834[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I can guess at the structure, but they are still a little too blurry.</p><p><br /></p><p>From what I can see, it looks like the threads used in the embroidery may be silk. This, and the use of the carnation and tulip motifs, may point to an Ottoman origin, or Eastern Europe while under Ottoman influence.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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