Ikat Textile Fragment

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9th–10th century · Cotton; resist dyed (ikat), plain weave, brocaded · Islamic Art

The striped textiles of Yemen were famous throughout the Islamic world. They were made in the resist-dye ikat technique to form patterns of chevrons and diamonds. This textile fragment consists of a plain-weave resist-dyed cotton foundation with simple brocaded decoration. Groups of three perpendicular stripes alternating with a medallion-like form comprise the design.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th–10th century

Medium

Cotton; resist dyed (ikat), plain weave, brocaded

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890