Tunic Fragment with Applied Bands

6th–9th century

Not on view

The red gossamer fabric of this lightweight tunic fragment is accented with stitching and undyed linen self-bands (ornamental bands of multiple, undyed weft threads). The decorative clavi in gold, brown, and blue tones were woven separately and applied to the garment. Each combines the figure of a female, possibly a saint, with panels of gold palmettes on a blue ground; a gold pendant decorated with a leaf dangles from each. Textual and visual sources attest to the existence of tunics of different weights, which could be layered, but those of light, open weave such as this example are less often preserved.

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Title: Tunic Fragment with Applied Bands
Date: 6th–9th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
Dimensions: Max. H. 25 1/4 in. (64.2 cm)
Max. W. 12 7/16 in. (31.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
Object Number: 90.5.787
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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