Textile Fragment
Unknown Artist
early 19th century
Medium
Linen, silk; plain weave, embroidered
Dimensions
H. 39 in. (99.1 cm) W. 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Anonymous Gift, 1879
Accession Number
79.1.35
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Textile Fragment* from the early 19th century offers a glimpse into the refined world of Islamic textile arts. Crafted from linen and silk using a plain weave foundation and intricate embroidery, it measures an impressive 39 inches high by 20 inches wide. delicate floral motifs, a hallmark of Islamic design, likely evoke the lush gardens of paradise—a recurring theme symbolizing beauty, fertility, and spiritual harmony in the culture. In the Islamic world, embroidery was a highly prized domestic craft, often produced by skilled women for garments, furnishings, or ceremonial it...