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Wall Hanging from Egypt

Textile hanging with Nereids and sea creatures, Egypt, 4th-6th century. Wool, linen; tapestry weave; 212 x 162 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1.48. Acquired by George Hewitt Myers in 1950.

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Fragment from Iran

Textile fragment (detail), Iran, Safavid dynasty, Shah Abbas I period (1588-1629), 16th-17th century. Silk, double cloth, 31 x 16 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 3.280. Acquired by George Hewitt Myers in 1947.

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Robe from Uzbekistan

Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Fergana Valley, c. 1850-1900. Silk, cotton; warp-faced plain weave, warp ikat; 136 x 152 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 2010.24.1. Megalli Collection.

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Camel Trapping from Turkmenistan

Camel trapping (asmalyk), Turkmenistan, Tekke people, 19th century. Wool; knotted pile, asymmetrical knot; 85 x 128 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1980.13.2. Gift of Arthur D. Jenkins.

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Kilim from Türkiye

Kilim (detail); Türkiye, Balıkesir or Obruk; Aydınlı nomadic group; late 19th century. Wool; slit tapestry weave; 442 x 147. The Textile Museum Collection 2011.10.2. Gift of Dennis Dodds and Zinaida Vaganova.