Sash
ca. 1778–89
Medium
Silk and metal thread
Dimensions
L. 88 1/2 x W. 12 inches (224.8 x 30.5 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Culture
Polish, Kobylka
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1941
Accession Number
41.90.39
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite sash, woven by François Selimand around 1778–89, exemplifies the opulent textile artistry of late 18th-century Poland, particularly from the Kobylka region. Crafted from shimmering silk and metal threads, it measures an impressive 88½ inches long by 12 inches wide, designed to be draped elegantly across the body as a fashionable accessory for nobility or formal attire. The floral motifs, hinted at in its design, reflect the era's Rococo influences, blending delicate naturalism with luxurious sparkle from the metallic yarns. In the context of Polish decorative arts, this sash hi...