Textile History, PDF, Carpet

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textile history - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document discusses the collection of classical carpets from Spain, Egypt, and Syria held by the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. It notes that the museum has acquired 13 carpets representing the early styles of these regions. The collection includes 5 Spanish carpets from the 15th century and 8 carpets from Egypt and Syria, establishing an important nucleus of historical carpets for the museum to build upon. The document provides historical context on the trade and stylistic influences of carpets across the Mediterranean region between the 13th-17th centuries.