Fragment of a Shoulder Band

Art Historical Context

This delicate **Fragment of a Shoulder Band**, crafted by an unknown artist in the th–8th century offers a rare glimpse into early Islamic textile artistry. Made from linen and wool, measures a modest maximum height of 139/16 inches (34.5 cm) and width of 4 3/16 inches (10.6 cm). Preserved as a fragment, it likely once adorned a garment, such as a tunic, where shoulder bands served both functional and decorative purposes. in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Islamic Art, it entered the collection as a gift from George F. Baker in 1890. Textiles held immense cultural significance ...