Trousering

Art Historical Context

Step into the world of 18th-century Islamic textiles with *Trousering*, a crafted panel from the Metropolitan Museum of's Islamic Art collection. This rectangular piece, measuring 25½ by 22 inches, is made of sturdy linen embroidered with luxurious silk thread. Likely intended as fabric for trousers—a common garment in Islamic regions known as *shalwar* or *sirwal*—it showcases the exquisite needlework that adorned everyday and ceremonial wear during the period. In the vibrant textile traditions of the Islamic world, embroidery like this was a hallmark of skilled artisanship, often featuring ...