Tiraz Fragment, 11th century, Attributed to Egypt, Silk; tapestry weave, Textile: H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm), Textiles-Woven, Flax, from which linen fibers were made, was the main cash crop of Egypt during the Fatimid period, and the trade of linen helped sustain the economy. The court gave sumptuous fabrics like this one as ambassadorial gifts, with the caliphal treasuries known for housing fabrics of remarkable splendor
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Tiraz Fragment, 11th century, Attributed, Egypt, Silk, tapestry weave, Textile, H, 12 3/4, 32.4 cm, Textiles-Woven, Flax, linen fibers, main cash crop, Fatimid period, trade, helped, sustain, economy, court gave, sumptuous, fabrics, ambassadorial gifts, caliphal treasuries, housing fabrics, remarkable splendor
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