Fragment
15th century-16th century (made)
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This fragment is one of many hundreds of printed cotton fabrics from Gujarat which have been recovered from several sites in Egypt. This one (like the others in the V&A's collection) reputedly came from Fostat, the former capital of Egypt, which has given its name to the whole group, which are often referred to as 'Fostat fragments'. Such textiles formed part of an extensive Indian trade with the Arab world conducted through the ports of Western India.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed and mordant and resist-dyed cotton |
| Brief description | Textile fragment of printed and mordant and resist-dyed cotton, possibly made in Gujarat, found at Fostat, Old Cairo, 15th century-16th century |
| Physical description | Textile fragment of printed and mordant and resist-dyed cotton. The design is of radiating leaf forms in dark blue and red on a yellow-white ground. Possibly forming part of a canopy or tomb cover. |
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| Gallery label | Fragment of printed cotton. Mordant, resist-dyed cotton, possibly Gujarat, 15th century. A large lotus petal design, possibly forming part of a canopy or tomb cover, recovered from Fostat, Old Cairo, Egypt. Such textiles formed part of an extensive Indian trade with the Arab world conducted through the ports of Western India.(2001) |
| Object history | Reputedly from a tomb at Fostat, Old Cairo |
| Production | Reputedly recovered from a tomb at Fostat, old Cairo. |
| Summary | This fragment is one of many hundreds of printed cotton fabrics from Gujarat which have been recovered from several sites in Egypt. This one (like the others in the V&A's collection) reputedly came from Fostat, the former capital of Egypt, which has given its name to the whole group, which are often referred to as 'Fostat fragments'. Such textiles formed part of an extensive Indian trade with the Arab world conducted through the ports of Western India. |
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| Accession number | IS.74-1972 |
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| Record created | May 22, 2008 |
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