Qajar Portrait Reclining Woman with Putti: C19th Persia antique Scandinavian embroidery Probably originally one of the

Probably originally one of the pelmets from a set of Palampore bed hangings made for the European market

Interesting European influenced costume depicted along with traditional headdress

The condition is good

This is no exception- from the Silk Road comes this gorgeous hand embroidered silk marriage bedcover

Imagery includes sun discs with faces

Qajar Portrait Reclining Woman with Putti: C19th Persia antique Scandinavian embroidery Probably originally one of theQajar art refers to the art forms of the Qajar dynasty which lasted from 1781 t0 1925 in Iran (Persia). The boom is artistic expression that occurred during the Qajar era was the side effect of the real time peace that accompanied the rule of Agha Muhammad Khan and his descendants. Most notably, Qajar art is recognisable for its distinctive style of portraiture. The roots of traditional Qajar painting can be found in the style of painting that arose