Tiraz Textile Fragment

10th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453

Tiraz is a term derived from Persian meaning embroidery. Tiraz textile bands present a line of Arabic inscription on the upper sleeves of a robe or on a turban. They were part of an official Islamic custom, the khila' ceremony, in which robes of honor were presented to a deserving subject by the caliph.

Artwork Details

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Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

Provenance

Title: Tiraz Textile Fragment
Date: 10th century
Geography: Made in Iran
Medium: Silk; plain weave, embroidered
Dimensions: Textile: L. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
W. 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm)
Mount: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
W. 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm)
D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1931
Object Number: 31.106.41
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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