tiraz

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Scope note
Refers to an embroidered or tapestry-woven inscription band in Islamic textiles, or fabric with an inscription band added in a technique different from the ground weave. Tiraz garments embroidered in silver or gold were a luxury good in Medieval Europe and are represented in portal sculptures on Chartres Cathedral.
tiraz
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024