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Textile fragment with geometric shapes, probably from a tunic

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    • currently in research collection

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  • The Newberry Collection of Islamic Embroideries by Ruth Barnes and Marianne Ellis

    The Newberry Collection of Islamic Embroideries

    A repeating geometric motif composed of triangles, hooks and a central diamond is arranged in diagonal rows, with a line of triangles above and a border of geometric plants below. The diagonal rows alternate in colour between pink and brown. The design forms a wide band which has a fine pink border of inverted V-shapes along one side, and a brown band with mostly disintegrated geometric designs along the hem line.

    There is a finely rolled hem. The fragment probably was part of a tunic.

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