Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, narrow, black and white textile with intricate designs. The textile is oriented horizontally. It has a white background with a thin black line along the top edge. The main body of the textile is black with white designs. The designs are symmetrical and repeat in a pattern. There are three large diamond-shaped motifs in the center. The diamonds have floral patterns and are connected by curved lines and shapes. The diamonds are surrounded by smaller shapes and floral patterns. The left and right ends have a border with a floral pattern. The textile appears to be frayed at the bottom edge. The background behind the textile is white. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.