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Wall Hanging (msimsim)

1600s–1800s
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Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Moroccan weaver

Medium
silk
Measurements
Average: 107.2 x 71.5 cm (42 3/16 x 28 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of H. A. Elsberg 1929.908
Public Domain
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Description

Woven silk msimsim wall hangings are made in the Moroccan city of Tétouan, and gifted by a groom to his bride. It is composed of both compound tabby and double tabby weave. Now highly damaged and missing much of its threads, this textile would be placed over a doorway within the new home. Its traditional design is a double-sided gridded brocade (raised woven pattern), navy on one side, crimson on the other.

Wall Hanging (msimsim)

1600s–1800s

Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Moroccan weaver

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