Hat

Unknown

3rd–5th century or later · Wool; sprang technique · Islamic Art

This blue and orange hat was made in the "sprang" technique, which creates a network of stitches that allows the hat to expand to fit over the head. The hat can then be drawn tight at the top.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–5th century or later

Medium

Wool; sprang technique

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890