Tiraz fragment, Medium: linen, silk Technique: plain weave, slit tapestry with eccentric weft, doublesided, Tiraz fragment of natural linen with three tapestry bands. Two outer bands have a repeat of medallions containing alternately a bird and a rabbit; above and below is Islamic inscription. The central band has a repeating ogee shape with scrolls containing two confronted birds., Egypt, 10th-12th century, woven textiles, Tiraz fragment