Textile Fragment with Interlace Pattern

Cleveland Museum of Art

Textile Fragment with Interlace Pattern by Unknown. This is a rectangular textile fragment with a repeating pattern of alternating vertical stripes. The stripes are predominantly red and black, with some white accents. The red stripes have a diamond or interlace pattern in a lighter shade of red or beige. The black stripes have a diamond pattern in white or beige. Some areas of the fabric are damaged, with visible tears and fraying. The edges of the fabric are rough and uneven. The background of the image is a light beige color, possibly a mounting or backing material. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or historical textile.