Panel from a Tent Lining (Qanat), 17th century, Attributed to India, Deccan, Cotton; plain weave, mordant dyed and painted, resist-dyed, Textile: L. 103 in. (261.6 cm), Textiles-Painted and/or Printed, The size, shape, and design of this panel tell us that it was probably once joined to a series of similar panels that would have enclosed an outdoor space. These textiles, known as qanats, were used in gardens within the palace compound and for camping during overland journeys
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