Textile Fragment

Cleveland Museum of Art

The textile fragment by an unknown artist is a piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is primarily composed of maroon and beige colors. The pattern consists of teardrop shapes with rounded tops, pointing downwards. These shapes are outlined in maroon and filled with beige. Within each teardrop, there are symmetrical designs featuring flowers or leaves in blue, maroon, and brown hues. The background of the fabric showcases a floral design in maroon, with brown outlines. The fabric appears to be made from a woven material, possibly silk or another luxurious fiber, and exhibits a somewhat worn and frayed appearance, particularly around the edges. The fabric is set against a light gray background.