Royal Round Tent made for Muhammad Shah (Roof)
Cleveland Museum of Art

Royal Round Tent made for Muhammad Shah (Roof)

1834–48

Interior: wool: plain weave, inlaid work; silk: embroidery, chain stitch; tape, leather; Exterior: cotton, wool: plain weave; rope, iron ring
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

Rasht work is named after the city on the Caspian Sea in present-day Iran, which was a major silk trade center with numerous textile workshops.

🔒
Order museum-quality prints

Sign in to order prints, canvas, and more of this work. Browsing and full-resolution downloads stay free.