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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Tapestry, (Ksaya)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Tapestry, (Ksaya)

Maker Amazigh Artist , Tatouine, Tunisia
Datec. 1973
Made/manufacturedTunisia, Africa
MediumWool
Dimensions6 ft. 11 7/8 in. x 6 ft. 7 1/8 in. (213 x 201 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund
Object number2009.32.4
Collections
DescriptionWhite wool warp with narrow separate bands, 1-5 cm. of geometric patterns in diamonds, clusters, comb-like design (compare to women's tattoo designs). Loose weaving on reverse (not kilim). Black strip on back for hanging.
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