Wildflowers (detail)
black
blue
dark brown
red
blue (matte)
red (matte)
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Silk Motif Scarves - Wildflowers
Outside the orderly gardens of the Ottoman palaces are the wildflowers of Anatolia, here in rich, vibrant colors.
Silk Motif Scarves - Vines
As if still growing in the sultan's garden, these vines are depicted in vibrant Ottoman colors.
Vines (detail)
blue
claret
dark brown
green
red
turquoise
Silk Motif Scarves - Tulip Vines
The tulip heralds the coming of spring and recalls a time of peace and prosperity in the Ottoman Empire. Here they are growing skyward as if climbing a trellis.
Tulip Vines (detail)
blue
claret
dark brown
green
Silk Motif Scarves - Triple Tulips
The tulip heralds the coming of spring and recalls a time of peace and prosperity in the Ottoman Empire.
Triple Tulips (detail)
Triple Tulips (detail)
dark brown
green
light brown
red
turquoise
red (matte)
Silk Motif Scarves - Tree of Life
A symbol in many cultures representing how we are rooted to the earth but also growing toward the heavens.
Tree of Life (detail)
claret
red
Silk Motif Scarves - Tugra
The tugra was the signature and seal of an Ottoman sultan.
Tugra (detail)
black
blue
red
Silk Motif Scarves - Garden
The gardens of Ottoman palaces continue to inspire today's design.
Garden (detail)
blue
claret
dark brown
green
Silk Motif Scarves - Carnations & Tulips
The tulip heralds the coming of spring and recalls a time of peace and prosperity in the Ottoman Empire. In this pattern they are combined with carnations.
Carnations & Tulips (detail)
blue background
blue
red
turquoise
Silk Motif Scarves - Carnations
Silk scarves from Bursa, Turkey with Ottoman carnation motifs.
Carnation (detail)
blue
claret
light brown
green
red
red (matte)
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