Art Deco era Printed Silk with Cranes Flying across Moon: C1920 Japan child's dress A museum quality Ottoman embroidered

A museum quality Ottoman embroidered kerchief or shawl

A very fine silk embroidered wedding shawl or cover dating from the mid 19th century and from Ottoman Turkey

Dating from the mid 19th century

We bought this along with some shop ledgers (please see our other listings for these)

Fully lined in soft sky blue cotton

Art Deco era Printed Silk with Cranes Flying across Moon: C1920 Japan child's dress A museum quality Ottoman embroideredFrom the 1920s Art Deco era this stunning printed silk with an incredible design with cranes flying across the moon. For such a simple and graphic design there is extraordinary movement in this print. In Japan, the crane (known as tsuru) is the revered "bird of happiness" symbolizing good fortune, longevity, and peace. Because they are monogamous, they also represent loyalty and fidelity. An ancient belief claims cranes live for 1,000 years, making