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Written by: Kenji NakamuraContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 209553
MoroccoBelt
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Date | c.1750 |
| Culture / Origin | Morocco |
| Medium | Silk embroidery on cotton cloth. Stitch: Holbein stitich, stem stitch, buttonhole stitch. Edge of belt is finished with buttonhole stitch and ends have silk fringes |
| Dimensions | 17.8 × 25.4 cm (100 × 7 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Costume and Accessories |
About the Artist
Chefchaouen, Morocco Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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