Large Vintage Hand‑Painted Yazd Silk Textile (1970s) — Architectural & Figurative Persian Fine Art

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This exceptional hand‑painted silk textile from Yazd, Iran features a rare combination of architectural, figurative, and botanical motifs. The central … Read more This exceptional hand‑painted silk textile from Yazd, Iran features a rare combination of architectural, figurative, and botanical motifs. The central medallion depicts stylized architectural forms — towers, arches, and palace‑like structures — surrounded by painted figures and intricate floral elements. This narrative composition is far more complex than typical repeating‑pattern textiles, making it a standout example of mid‑20th‑century Persian textile artistry.

The textile is professionally mounted on linen and framed under glass, preserving its fine detail, depth of color, and hand‑painted character.
Collected in the early 1970s while serving in the Peace Corps in Yazd, Iran.

This is the most visually commanding and culturally significant textile in the collection of three (3) — a true centerpiece. See less