Cover
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Silk on linen
Dimensions
H. 25 in. (63.5 cm) W. 23 in. (58.4 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession Number
91.1.54
Art Historical Context
This exquisite embroidered cover, crafted by an unknown artist in the18th century, hails from the Islamic world and exemplifies the refined textile arts of the period. Measuring 25 by 23 inches, it features luxurious silk threads worked onto a linen ground—a combination that highlights the technical mastery of embroidery in Islamic traditions. Such covers were often used for furnishings, ceremonial objects, or protective wraps, blending functionality with opulent decoration. The embroidery technique itself is a testament to the cultural importance of textiles in Islamic societies, where skill...