cover image: Fragment

20.500.12592/97zfz9

Fragment

Research in Progress Fragment of tightly spun, loosely woven cotton plain weave with all over pattern of very simple scrolling stems, carnation-like flower heads reserved on deep blue ground, with accents and details painted in red.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
14th–16th century
Dates
14th–16th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: resist-dyed and painted on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 52 x 33 cm (20 1/2 x 13 in.)
Place Discussed
India Egypt
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1954-52-8
Rights
Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/c1e4878210b57d148320bda23a847ee9