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Hat

5th–9th century
Not on view
This head covering was created using a technique known as sprang, which produces a highly elastic, netlike fabric. After stretching a system of parallel warp threads on a frame, the weaver would generate the fabric by twisting and interlacing the threads. Greek vases from as early as the fifth century B.C. show women wearing sprang-like head coverings.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hat
  • Date: 5th–9th century
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Linen, wool; sprang technique
  • Classification: Textiles
  • Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.18.362
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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