Hat

Unknown

5th–9th century · Wool; sprang technique, embroidered · Islamic Art

This pink and green hat was made using 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. Panopolis was a major weaving site in Coptic Egypt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th–9th century

Medium

Wool; sprang technique, embroidered

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890