Textile Fragment

Cleveland Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric, "Textile Fragment", by artist unknown. The fabric is long and narrow, with a slightly wavy top edge and a more jagged bottom edge. The background of the fabric is dark brown or black, with a repeating gold pattern. The pattern features intricate designs including leaves, flowers, and curved shapes. The gold color appears metallic, suggesting the use of gold thread or yarn. The fabric appears to be made of a dense, woven material, possibly silk or velvet. The right edge of the fabric is finished with a narrow border, while the left edge is rough and unfinished. The background behind the fabric is plain and light-colored.