Textile Fragment

14th century

Not on view

This square-shaped silk textile fragment contains a central floral motif surrounded by white interlacing bands on a red ground. Geometric patterns such as these are found ornamenting a wide variety of media produced in Nasrid period (1232–1492) Spain, including tile work, woodwork, book binding, and painted stucco.
Such colorful geometric designs also recall the famous repeating wall patterns in the Alhambra palace in Granada. In both the plaster and the tile work of the buildings in this palace, interlacery designs are closely related to this weaving. The metal-wrapped threads, now tarnished, originally would have created a glistening, shimmering effect- highlighting the sumptuous nature of this luxury item.

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Title: Textile Fragment
Date: 14th century
Geography: Attributed to Spain
Medium: Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas
Dimensions: Textile: H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of R. Meyer-Riefstahl, 1915
Object Number: 15.134
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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