Fragments(Band)
1000-1476
Medium
Slit tapestry
Dimensions
38.1 × 2.5 cm (15 × 1 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
84976
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Textiles department of the Art Institute Chicago, *Fragments (Band)* is delicate survivor from the medieval world, dating between 1000 and 1476. This slender piece, measuring just 38.1 × 2.5 cm (15 × 1 in.), represents a fragment of a woven band, likely part of a larger garment, ceremonial object, or decorative textile. Its unknown creator highlights the anonymous mastery of artisans from this era, whose works often outlasted names and narratives. Crafted in slit tapestry—a technique where colorful yarns are woven side-by-side without interlocking, creating characteristic slits...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...