3rd-5th century CE
Cuff band with two rows of a three-lobed repeating foliage motif; each leaf sprouts two small heart-shaped leaves from its base. The decorative bands terminate with areas of solid purple. Areas of warp were left open before and after the tapestry woven bands as a decorative detail. Plain woven undyed linen surrounds and separates the bands.
33.66 x 10.8 cm (13 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)
Pieced velvet and satin
19th-20th centuryEuropean?Velvet
19th-20th centuryEuropean?Silk and silk chenille yarns
17th centuryItalianFiber
Wool
17th centuryTurkishVelvet and damask with metallic yarns
19th-20th centuryEuropean?Silk on cotton
20th centuryAfghanWoven linen embroidered in purple with white, red, blue and yellow. Fringed at one end.
18th-19th centuryAlgerianTextile fibers
20th centuryPersian
Textile fibers
20th centuryGerman