Part of Tiraz fabric red silk

Made:
1136 in Egypt
maker:
Muslim and Copt

Part of Tiraz fabric red silk, inscription 'Elmuktafi' on white linen; dated 1136.

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1986-162
Materials:
woven linen and silk
Measurements:
: x 11.0236 x 9.0551 in.; x 280 x 230 mm
type:
coptic weaving
credit:
Wellcome Trust