4th-5th century
Fragment of a linen tunic with two shoulder bands in monochrome tapestry weave. The bands are woven into the tabby and are decorated with a vine scroll populated with birds and rabbits.
actual: 14 x 53 cm (5 1/2 x 20 7/8 in.)
Fiber

Handwoven maguey fiber
20th centuryAmericanFiber
JapaneseSilk
17th centuryItalianHanging scroll; unspun silk filaments embroidered on woven silk
15th centuryJapaneseSilk in 'kesi' tapestry weave, selected elements woven with metallic gold threads and with peacock-feather filaments
18th centuryChinese