Rare Antique Qajar-Era Kerman Pateh Manuscript / Qur'an Wrapper Origin: Kerman, Persia Period: around 1850 Material: Hand-spun fine wool (Ariz / cashmere-grade foundation) with dense multi-colored wool on wool hand embroidery (Pateh Doozi). z-spun single thread , highlight hand-spun cotton z spun single thread Dyes: Rich, authentic natural dyes deep madder red, genuine indigo blues, soft greens, and golden yellow In mid 19th century Kerman Pateh, restricted & limited use of fine, hand-spun cotton highlights was a hallmark of elite workshop craftsmanship reserved exclusively for high-status, protective wrapper or book cover for a sacred text, Qur'an, or high-status poetry While basic Pateh was produced as domestic folk art, highly controlled miniature-scale architectural panels featuring complex court-revival motifs were commissioned exclusively for the elite ruling class, affluent merchant princes, or high-ranking religious patrons of 19th century Kerman. Size: 32 cm x 32 cm Price 1200 $ included shipping worldwide