Fragment of a garment with tapestry inscription

Band of Kufic inscription in dark brown silk on natural linen. Translation: (in the name of) Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate..."

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Title: Fragment of a garment with tapestry inscription
Location Created: Egypt
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: linen, silk Technique: plain weave with discontinuous wefts (slit tapestry)
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Robert T. Hoyt in memory of Hannah McAllister

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