An antique Persian hand embroidered textile pillowcase. The ware is adorned with a hand embroidered symmetrical composition with a figural medallion to the center decorated and surrounded by floral, paisley, and foliage ornaments. A red linen on the backside. Circa: late 19th century. Rashti Duzi refers to embroideries woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Iran. Woven for over 400 years, famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders of woven Boteh Paisley motifs. Oriental Islamic Home Decor, Indo Persian Textiles and Wall Hangings For Interior Design.