Cushion Cover
Unknown Artist
early 19th century
Medium
Linen, silk; plain weave, embroidered
Dimensions
H. 16 in. (40.6 cm) W. 18 in. (45.7 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Anonymous Gift, 1879
Accession Number
79.1.48
Art Historical Context
This exquisite **Cushion Cover** the early 19th offers a glimpse into the refined world of Islamic domestic textiles. Crafted from linen and silk using plain weave and intricate embroidery, it measures 16 by 18 inches, perfectly sized for pillows that adorned homes across the Islamic world. Produced anonymously—likely by skilled artisans, possibly women—the piece exemplifies the everyday artistry that blended utility with beauty in Ottoman or regional traditions. Embroidery held profound cultural significance in Islamic art, transforming simple fabrics into vibrant expressions of craftsmanshi...