Publication Date
Approximately 1300 AH / approximately 1900 AD
Publication Place
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Subject
Woven cotton
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
427×701 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
2001.1.206
Record ID
object;EPM;my;Mus21;42;ar
Library Location
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Date
Approximately 1300 AH / approximately 1900 AD
Notes
This is a complete Egyptian tent from the beginning of the twentieth century, decorated with colorful fabric panels in the interior. The art of making Egyptian tents was formed using the hand-sewing technique, in which pieces of cloth are skillfully cut, folded, and sewn by hand, producing wonderful tents and wall hangings. These diverse forms of fabric are used in ceremonial contexts such as weddings, funerals, street parties and religious events. This tent was used for the wedding of the daughter of the last Khedive in Egypt in 1903, and it can be set up so that the decoration can be turned around as desired.
Sample Text
"Marriage Tent" within Discover the collections of Islamic art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;my;Mus21;42;ar
