Tiraz Textile Fragment

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10th century · Silk; plain weave, embroidered · Islamic Art

Tiraz is a term derived from Persian meaning embroidery. Tiraz textile bands present a line of Arabic inscription on the upper sleeves of a robe or on a turban. They were part of an official Islamic custom, the khila' ceremony, in which robes of honor were presented to a deserving subject by the caliph.

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th century

Medium

Silk; plain weave, embroidered

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George D. Pratt, 1931