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Alhambra hanging fragment with decorated bands
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The ability to harmoniously combine intricate designs and varied colors was one of the unparalleled achievements of Islamic art. This silk curtain fragment reveals juxtapositions of large- and small-scaled patterns, woven with bold contrasting colors in bands of varying widths. <br><br>Segments of Arabic text have been woven into the design. The repeated phrase <em>good fortune and prosperity</em> is woven in ivory silk in one of the narrow bands. In the wide band at the bottom, Kufic script in yellow silk extends the word <em>beatitude</em>.
| Artist / Maker | Spain, Granada |
|---|---|
| Date | 1300s |
| Culture / Origin | Spain, Granada |
| Medium | Silk: lampas and taqueté weave |
| Dimensions | Overall: 37.8 x 25.1 cm (14 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.); Mounted: 46.7 x 28.9 cm (18 3/8 x 11 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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