Fragment of Tiraz Textile, 12th century

  • Islamic, Egyptian

Balanced plain weave (tabby); weft faced plain weave with eccentric and discontinuous wefts (tapestry); five panels are sewn together horizontally

City of Detroit Purchase

29.421.B

Formerly in the collection of: Dorothea Russell

Islamic, Egyptian, Fragment of Tiraz Textile, 12th century, Balanced plain weave (tabby); weft faced plain weave with eccentric and discontinuous wefts (tapestry); five panels are sewn together horizontally. Detroit Institute of Arts, City of Detroit Purchase, 29.421.B.