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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with gold-colored interwoven design. The design is made up of intricate patterns and shapes, including flowers and leaves. The gold-colored design is woven throughout the fabric in a repeating pattern. The fabric has a border around the edges that is a lighter shade of brown. There are also some blue and gray accents throughout the design. The fabric appears to be a piece of textile art. Piece by Anni Albers.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 274 px
Museum record:
View original
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