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Wall Hanging (msimsim)
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Woven silk <em>msimsim</em> wall hangings are made in the Moroccan city of Tétouan, and gifted by a groom to his bride. It is composed of both compound tabby and double tabby weave. Now highly damaged and missing much of its threads, this textile would be placed over a doorway within the new home. Its traditional design is a double-sided gridded brocade (raised woven pattern), navy on one side, crimson on the other.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Moroccan weaver |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600s–1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Moroccan weaver |
| Medium | silk |
| Dimensions | Average: 107.2 x 71.5 cm (42 3/16 x 28 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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