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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored textile with intricate brown embroidered design, featuring repeating pattern of interconnected lines and shapes, resembling chevrons and leaves; rectangular shape with wavy edges; off-white border surrounds the textile. Piece by Anni Albers.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
270 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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