Fragment Composed of Parts of Three Tiraz-Style Textiles

Cleveland Museum of Art

Fragment Composed of Parts of Three Tiraz-Style Textiles by Unknown. The image shows a horizontal arrangement of a light beige fabric with various narrower strips of patterned fabric sewn onto it. The patterned strips are vertically oriented and arranged in a row. The strips have intricate designs with various colors, including shades of brown, beige, purple, and black. The designs on the strips include repeating patterns of geometric shapes, foliage, and curvilinear motifs. The edges of the strips are frayed, and some areas show signs of wear and tear, with fraying, discoloration, and peeling. The background fabric is a plain, light beige color, possibly linen, and appears to be a backing or mounting for the patterned strips. The overall appearance suggests an aged, possibly historical, textile fragment.