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Scarf
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An Algerian weaver used alternating red and white silk wraps and wefts (vertical and horizontal threads) to create a checkerboard pattern of deep reds, solid white, and light pink sections on this textile. The central portion is woven of a different material, potentially linen. An embroiderer used large amounts of flat metal strips to create floral designs that shimmer brightly.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Algerian weaver and embroiderer |
|---|---|
| Date | early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian weaver and embroiderer |
| Medium | Silk, metal strips, linen |
| Dimensions | Overall: 242.5 x 60.4 cm (95 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Embroidery |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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