Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a fragment of a tiraz-style textile with the title, Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile by an unknown artist. The fabric is a light beige color, resembling linen. A horizontal strip of decorative patterning is present near the top of the image, comprising three distinct sections. The sections feature animals and humanoid figures in shades of red, blue, green, brown, and beige on a cream-colored background. The left and right sections are identical. The middle section contains more elaborate designs and a figure on the left. Below the main decorative strip, a solid beige area contains darker spots and frayed edges. A thinner decorative strip is positioned near the bottom center. The fabric appears worn and frayed around the edges.