late 19th-early 20th century
max. H. 141 x W. 150 cm (55 1/2 x 59 1/16 in.)
sheer muslin (cambric)
19th centuryAmericanSilk with selected elements in 'kesi' tapestry weave
17th-18th centuryChineseSilk lampas
18th centuryFrenchLinen and wool, tapestry woven
6th-7th centuryCopticHandwoven maguey fiber
20th centuryAmericanFiber
20th centurySwedishWarps: 2 Z spun S plied undyed white wool. Wefts: 1 Z spun red wool yarn; 2-5 yarns per weft shot, usually 3, with a 2 parallel + 1 format. Pile: 2 Z spun S plied wool. Pile colors: red, purple, freckled indigo, blue-green abrashed to green, bright yellow, black, white, and apricot. Knots: symmetrical; 34 knots per vertical decimeter; 30 knots per horizontal decimeter; 1020 knots per square decimeter. Right selvedge: 5 bundles of 2 warps each, wrapped with wefts. Left selvedge: 6 bundles of 2 warps each, wrapped with wefts. Top end: 2.5 cm. of red tapestry weave, stripped. Bottom end: 1-1.5 cm. of red tapestry weave, stripped.
19th centuryTurkishSilk brocade
Japanese