Hat

Unknown

5th–9th century · Linen, wool; sprang technique · Islamic Art

This head covering was created using a technique known as sprang, which produces a highly elastic, netlike fabric. After stretching a system of parallel warp threads on a frame, the weaver would generate the fabric by twisting and interlacing the threads. Greek vases from as early as the fifth century B.C. show women wearing sprang-like head coverings.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th–9th century

Medium

Linen, wool; sprang technique

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase by subscription, 1889