Barber's Apron

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of late 18th-century Islamic with this striking *Barber's Apron*, a functional yet luxurious textile now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's of Islamic Art. Measuring an impressive 58 inches high by 23 inches wide, was crafted from silk and metal-thread using a sophisticated weft-faced compound plain weave technique that creates a rich, durable surface ideal for both protection and display. Acquired through the Friends of Islamic Art Gifts in 2013, this piece exemplifies the everyday artistry of the period. In Islamic societies, particularly during the Ottom...