Fragment (Egypt), 14th–15th century (CH 18424211)
Summary
Unbleached plain weave cotton resist-printed in red, now faded to brown. Series of vertical bands with pattern reserved in ground color. Furthest left, large Kufic letters; following, remains of a vine patterns; following, another vine pattern; far right, what may be a portion of inscription.
Tags
artworks of egypt in the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum
textiles in the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum
pattern designs
cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum
Date
1400 - 1500
Source
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Link
Copyright info
public domain