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Embroidered Tiraz, 12th–13th century (CH 18346269)

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Embroidered Tiraz, 12th–13th century (CH 18346269)

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Four horizontal bands, the lower three in red and green. The top is divided into squares, each square comprised of four triangles in gree, red, yellow and black. Joinings backstitched in white linen thread. Small eyelets embroidered in red, white, green, blue and yellow silk and white linen. In green band, two points in red, green, white, blue and yellow silk. Almost entire piece quilted in zigzags with red silk thread.

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Date

1200 - 1300
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Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
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