Textile Fragment

Unknown

ca. 1470 · Silk; lampas · Islamic Art

Geometric designs such as the ones in this fragment are found ornamenting a wide variety of media produced in Nasrid period (1232–1492) Spain, including tile work, woodwork, book binding, and painted stucco. The basic principles of this design includes scrolling and floral motifs, as well as the classic eight-pointed star, here enclosed in a scalloped medallion. Such bold designs recall the famous wall patterns in the Alhambra palace in Granada. In both the plaster and tile work of the buildings in the palace, designs are closely related to the forms in this weaving.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1470

Medium

Silk; lampas

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1946