Textile Fragment
Unknown Artist
15th–16th century
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; block-printed, mordant and resist dyed
Dimensions
L. 8 in. (20.3. cm) W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Painted and/or Printed
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, V. Everit Macy Gift, 1930
Accession Number
30.112.36
Art Historical Context
This delicate textile fragment, dating to the 15th–16th century, hails from the Islamic world and showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of block-printed cotton. Woven in a plain weave on cotton—a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for garments and furnishings in warm climates—this small piece (just 8 by 6¼ inches) survives as a testament to enduring artistic traditions. Acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in1930 through the V. Everit Macy, it resides in the Islamic Art department highlighting textiles as vital cultural artifacts. The fragment's creation involved sophisticated block-p...