A very rare Ottoman Tomb cover for Abbas Ibn Abdul Muttalib (ra) 18-19th C

Rare Ottoman Tomb Cover Fragment for Abbas Ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA)
Ottoman Empire, Circa 18th–19th Century

A remarkable and exceedingly rare fragment from the tomb cover (kiswa) of Abbas Ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA), the revered uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

This exceptional textile represents an important piece of Islamic heritage and is believed to be the only known example of its kind to have appeared on the UK market.

Dimensions: Approximately 60 × 30 cm

A comparable textile is preserved in the Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul.

Reference: Sacred Covers of Islam’s Holy Shrines, Hülya Tezcan.