Textile Fragment
Unknown Artist
9th century
Medium
Linen and wool
Dimensions
H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) W. 11 1 /8 in. (28.3 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1966
Accession Number
66.132.1
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Textile Fragment*, dating to the 9th century, offers a glimpse into the sophisticated world of early Islamic weaving. Crafted from linen and—a practical combination valued for its durability and comfort—this small piece (7¼ × 11⅛ inches) survives as a testament to the artistry of an unknown maker. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Department, it entered the collection through the Rogers Fund in 1966. In the Abbasid era, textiles were a cornerstone of Islamic culture, produced in bustling centers like Baghdad, Fustat (old Cairo), and Syria. Woven techniques, su...