Shaker Rug Binding Tapes

Helen Dana

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of four rectangular fabric samples on a plain background. The image showcases four distinct strips of woven fabric arranged vertically on a neutral background with ample white space around them. Each strip has its own unique pattern and color scheme. The top strip features a blue and brown diagonal stripe, the second strip has a brown herringbone pattern with specks of blue, the third strip is composed of red and blue stripes creating a subtle plaid effect, and the fourth strip has a more intricate plaid pattern with a combination of red, green, and blue hues. The variations in texture and weave pattern are highlighted by the way each strip is distinctly separated from the others.