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Lot n° 326

A fragment of kaaba kiswa textile

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A section of a kiswa or textile that was made to cover the Ka‘ba , Of rectangular form. The design consists of invocations to God and the Profession of Faith woven into the fabric. These are composed in a style known as jali thuluth. Origin: Egypt of Saudi Arabia Period: 20th century Sizes: 82.00 cm. W x 117.00 cm. D 32.28 in. W x 46.06 in. D