3rd quarter of 19th century
This pattern is unusual, and closely related to the geometric patterns of a kilim or flat woven carpet. The material is the opposite of the humble kilim, however, and is instead a fabric of supreme luxury and richness.
73.66 x 30.48 cm (29 x 12 in.)
Collection of Dr. Guido Goldman; gift to the Harvard Art Museum, 2005.
Fiber
JapaneseBlue silk with supplementary red silk and gold wefts
19th centuryThaiTextile fibers
16th-17th centuryFlemishWool
19th centuryTurkishWool and linen, tapestry weave
6th centuryByzantineWool on linen
CopticWool and linen, tapestry weave set into fabric of linen loops
5th-6th centuryByzantineWool, tapestry woven
Byzantinecompound silk and metal thread weave, with supplementary weft floats
17th centuryPersian