Towel with Border of Figures of Men and Animals

Cleveland Museum of Art

Towel with Border of Figures of Men and Animals, The towel is rectangular with slightly wavy edges, made of off-white fabric. The main body of the towel is plain with a light beige color. There are two identical borders, one on each long side, featuring a dark background with a pattern of gold and white designs. The borders contain figures of men and animals, including elephants, goats or sheep, and people. The border pattern starts with a geometric design at the outer edge, followed by a repeating motif of people and animals. The background behind the towel is solid black.