Panel from a Tent Lining (Qanat)

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17th century · Cotton; plain weave, mordant dyed and painted, resist-dyed · Islamic Art

The size, shape, and design of this panel tell us that it was probably once joined to a series of similar panels that would have enclosed an outdoor space. These textiles, known as qanats, were used in gardens within the palace compound and for camping during overland journeys. The central motif of a flowering plant is a fantastic hybrid of blossoms including irises and Chinese lanterns.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th century

Medium

Cotton; plain weave, mordant dyed and painted, resist-dyed

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1931