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Types of Egyptian Textile Decoration

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Islamic Textile Decorative Styles

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Glossary

Fatimid

Islamic Shi'ite dynasty that ruled Egypt AD 969-1171

medallion

a painting or an engraving set in an oval or circular frame

motif

a repeated design in architecture or decoration

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Fragment of Silk Textile
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This small silk textile fragment, from the Fatimid Period, is decorated with medallions containing animal and plant motifs and inscription bands.

The most important element of the design is a band of oval medallions containing stylized rabbits and ducks in alternation on a background of simple floral motifs.

Flanking this decorative band are Naskh inscriptions repeating the phrase "Victory from God."

Dimensions:  Length 15 cm  Width 7 cm

Attributes Attributes

Culture:

Islamic

Technique:

Handwoven

Style:

Fatimid

Materials:

Silk
Type Type

Type:

Piece Of Garment
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Location: 

Museum of Islamic Art

Created: 

Egypt
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Created: 

11th Century AD - 12th Century AD
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