http://collection.shangrilahawaii.org/internal/media/dispatcher/20193/fullEmbroidered and Appliquéd Cotton Tent Panel (Khayamiya)19th century[]CottonThis appliqué is one of a set of six featuring designs that echo the bold geometry of Egypt’s period of Mamluk rule (1250–1517). The format of calligraphy above a central roundel with trefoils is similar to other works of art created during the Mamluk Revival period. This particular textile features the following verse from the Qur’an: “That man can have nothing but what he strives for...” (53:39). Appliqués of this type were often used to embellish tents.com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.Classification@16b149.2000000000 Inches292.7000000000 Incheshttp://collection.shangrilahawaii.org/objects/5943/rdf