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Textile fragment from a scarf or girdle end with hearts

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    • currently in research collection

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  • Embroideries and Samplers from Islamic Egypt by Marianne Ellis

    Embroideries and Samplers from Islamic Egypt

    Here a band with heart-shaped motifs and lattice borders has been embroidered on an item of dress. It is the central one of three bands arranged across a scarf or girdle end and worked in both split stitch and a variation that produces jagged lines as seen on fragment No. 43 [EA1993.230]. The heart shape was a popular subject for decorating textiles in Egypt over a long period and can already be seen on colourful Coptic tapestry-woven textiles from as early as the 6th century.
  • The Newberry Collection of Islamic Embroideries by Ruth Barnes and Marianne Ellis

    The Newberry Collection of Islamic Embroideries

    Three horizontal bands of heart-shaped motifs arranged alternately; each band has a narrow border of diamond pattern.

    There are two finely rolled hems. The fragment probably was a sash.

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