Fragment (Egypt), 12th–13th century (CH 18424219)
Summary
Unbleached plain weave cotton. Design in red and dull brown (possibly faded purple), stylized branch with pointed leaves; curved stem alternates with two types of fleuron formed of flower heads in profile. Remains of border in simple block pattern.
Tags
Date
1200 - 1300
Source
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
public domain