Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1000
Publication Place
Egypt (made) -
Subject
Textiles Africa Archaeology
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 130mm, Width: 230mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
310-1891
Record ID
310-1891
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1000
Notes
Fragment of tapestry band, woven in silk on a linen warp. Egyptian, Fatimid, ca. AD1000-1200. Tiraz. The linen is undyed and the silk is cream and red. Repeating diamond shaped icons cover the fabric each enclosing a character like form. The lines of diamonds alternated between a red or cream background. In between the diamonds are criss-crossed rows of outlined geometric forms within rectangles. Two thin borders can be seen at the top and bottom of the piece and the design continues on the other side of the border. One edge of the piece is selvedge. The fabric is stained and has holes.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Tapestry woven in silk on a linen warp Linen Silk Weaving
Fiziksel açıklama
Fragment of tapestry band, woven in silk on a linen warp. The linen is undyed and the silk is cream and red. Repeating diamond shaped icons cover the fabric each enclosing a character like form. The lines of diamonds alternated between a red or cream background. In between the diamonds are criss-crossed rows of outlined geometric forms within rectangles. Two thin borders can be seen at the top and bottom of the piece and the design continues on the other side of the border. One edge of the piece is selvedge. The fabric is stained and has holes.
