Fragment of a Brocaded Silk

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Fragment of a Broc Silk* from the 17th century a glimpse into the opulent world of Islamic textile artistry. Woven from luxurious silk with metal-wrapped threads, the brocading technique creates raised, shimmering patterns through supplementary wefts floated across the ground fabric. Measuring 18.5 by 13.25 inches, this surviving piece likely once adorned garments, furnishings, or ceremonial objects, showcasing the era's mastery of loom-based decoration. In the Islamic world of the 17th century—spanning regions like the Ottoman Empire, Safavid Persia, and Mughal India—textiles...