19th century
Geometric pattern. rectangle of gold background with designs of blue, red and white. varicoloured border.
154.94 x 113.03 cm (61 x 44 1/2 in.)
Silk and metal-wrapped silk
15th centuryOttomanRed silk velvet with a gold and paste pattern applied to the surface
17th-18th centuryIndianSatin
JapaneseJute and cellophane, broken twill weave
20th centuryGermanWool and linen
4th-5th century CEByzantineFiber
ChineseBlack horse hair
19th centuryKoreanTapestry, linen and wool
EgyptianSilk with metallic yarns
17th centuryItalianLinen and wool, tapestry woven
8th centuryCopticSilk, metallic yarns (filé. lamé and frisé) and sequins
18th-19th centuryItalian