7th-9th century
Light colored plant motifs stand out against a purple background. The plants are symmetrical, 'candelabra' style motifs. This textile is a weft-faced compound weave (samite). Red main warps are visible in areas of damage. Trimmings from the fabric have been positioned along the upper and rightmost edges of this square fragment.
Textile fibers
17th-18th centuryFlemishSilk damask
18th centuryFrenchSilk on cotton
20th centuryAfghanFiber
20th centurySwedishLinen and wool, tapestry woven
ByzantineLinen and wool, tapestry woven
7th-8th centuryByzantineWool and linen
5th-6th centuryByzantineOpaque watercolor and gold on cotton
19th-20th centuryIndianMulticolored Ikat-dyed silk with supplementary gold wefts; floral motifs embroidered with polychrome silk threads
19th centuryJapanese