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Fragment

Research in Progress Unbleached plain weave cotton. Design in red and dull brown (possibly faded purple), stylized branch with pointed leaves; curved stem alternates with two types of fleuron formed of flower heads in profile. Remains of border in simple block pattern.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
12th–13th century
Dates
12th–13th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: resist-printed on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 27 x 26 cm (10 5/8 x 10 1/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India Egypt
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1959-105-7
Rights
Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/e70092561d8dff76bdc069304d2a72be