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Persian Samitum

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 16:49

Persian Samitum

A samite silk with two winged beasts facing each other in a circle and various other motifs, see other photos for details

Time Period

8th C AD

9th C AD

10th C AD

Weave Structure

Museum

The Clothworkers' Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion

Persian Cuff

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 15:29

Persian Cuff

A tapestry woven band with a blue background motifs woven in natural linen

Time Period

7th C AD

8th C AD

Weave Structure

Museum

The Clothworkers' Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion

Tapestry Cuff

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 15:27

Tapestry Cuff

tapestry weaving with floral motifs and a bust within a circle

Time Period

7th C AD

8th C AD

Weave Structure

Museum

The Clothworkers' Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion

5th C Sasanid Cuff

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 15:24

5th C Sasanid Cuff

Tapestry woven bands two with a red background and geometic motifs one with a blue background

Time Period

5th C AD

Weave Structure

Museum

The Clothworkers' Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion

Sasanid Shoulder Bands

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 15:21

Sasanid Shoulder Bands

A tapestry woven band with a rose background the band narrows then widens back out to a circle.

Time Period

4th C AD

5th C AD

6th C AD

Weave Structure

Museum

The Clothworkers' Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion

Samite from Antinoe

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 12:02

Samite from Antinoe

Time Period

5th C AD

Weave Structure

16th C

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 11:58

16th C

Time Period

16th C AD

Roman Burial Pillow 2

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 11:57

Roman Burial Pillow 2

Time Period

3rd C AD

Weave Structure

Museum

Musee des Tissus

Roman Burial Pillow 1

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 11:52

Roman Burial Pillow 1

Time Period

3rd C AD

Weave Structure

Museum

Musee des Tissus

Roman Burial Pillow 3

Submitted by Jahanara on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 09:44

Roman Burial Pillow 3

Time Period

3rd C AD

Weave Structure

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