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Embroidered tiraz

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Embroidered tiraz shows a long, horizontal band of red thread embroidery on a piece of off-white fabric. The fabric appears to be old and worn with visible signs of aging, including discoloration, fraying, and tears, particularly on the right side where it appears to be damaged and torn. The embroidered band features a repeating pattern of Arabic script in red thread. The fabric's background is primarily off-white with various shades of beige and light brown, indicating age and wear. The edges of the fabric are rough and uneven, suggesting it may be a fragment of a larger piece.

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1263 × 868 px
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