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San Jose, CA

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Appliqued Wall Hanging Quilt by Unknown Artist
  • Unknown Artist
  • Appliqued Wall Hanging Quilt, 20th Century
  • 35 x 34.5 in (88.9 x 87.63 cm)
  • Inv: 1988.200
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This quilt uses inspiration from arabesque design often seen on the walls of a mosque. These intricate patterns use rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and interlacing foliage in an unbroken line inspired by nature.

Techniques: Reverse applique
Culture: Egyptian
Geographic Location: Africa, Egypt
Credit Line: Gift of Monique Kumurdjian

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