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Fragment

1600s-1700s

Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Moroccan embroiderer

Medium
Silk, linen
Measurements
Average: 97.8 x 42.6 cm (38 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1236
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

This textile fragment, possibly made from linen, is densely embroidered with silk threads in various shades of pink, red, yellow, and blue. The design is organized as a series of nested squared and some of the bands are patterned with repeating designs that somewhat resemble letters of the Arabic alphabet. The artist didn't use silk thread to make these, but instead stitched around the desired shapes. The letter-like patterns are thus actually parts of the plain base fabric showing through.

Fragment

1600s-1700s

Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Moroccan embroiderer

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