Fragment of a Hanging
Textile panels such as this with borders on three sides were joined and hung vertically as curtains. Many of them were finely embroidered and were intended to adorn beds, specifically those in bridal chambers. Typically the design of these panels is a vertical row of five or more floral medallions running down the center.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a Hanging
- Date: 18th century
- Geography: Attributed to North Africa
- Medium: Linen, silk; embroidered
- Dimensions: H. 76 in. (193 cm)
W. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm) - Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
- Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, in honor of Karekin Beshir, 1969
- Object Number: 69.142.2
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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