3rd-5th century CE
Interlace pattern created in flying shuttle technique on top of purple tapestry woven ground.
3.49 x 5.75 cm (1 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
Wool and linen, tapestry weave set into fabric of linen loops
CopticVelvet
19th-20th centuryEuropean?Fiber
20th centuryGermanWool, tapestry woven
3rd-6th centuryByzantineSilk and metallic threads (filé and frisé)
18th centuryFrenchSlender strips of black bamboo, partially interwoven with dyed-silk threads and backed with mica-coated paper, surrounded by silk brocade with gilt bronze fittings and dyed-silk braid
12th centuryJapaneseBlue silk with embroidered decoration
18th centuryChineseLoose woven and tabby weave; blue silk damask, red silk floss tassels.
21st centuryKorean