In response to popular demand, 'Skill of the Hand, Delight of the Eye', the Sadberk Hanım Museum’s current exhibition in Istanbul of Turkish embroidery, which was reviewed in HALI 175, has been extended until the end of June 2013. Housed in two old Ottoman yalı, the SHM has come into its own with this display of Ottoman embroideries spanning the 17th to the early 20th century, with some exhibits contemporary with the building. Skill of the Hand, Delight of the Eye, Vehbi Koç Vakfı, Sadberk Hanım Museum, Piyasa Caddesi 25, Büyükdere, Istanbul, Turkey. Until 30 June 2013
Ottoman embroidered quilt facing, 17th century
Ottoman provincial embroidered saf (multiple-niche prayer rug), early 19th century
Ottoman embroidered mirror cover, early 18th century
Ottoman fireplace hanging, Bursa, first half 18th century
Ottoman embroidered prayer mat, dated 1821
Ottoman embroidered quilt facing, 17th century
Ottoman embroidered wrapping cloth, second half 18th century
