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Types of Egyptian Textile Decoration

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The Textile Industry in Egypt

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Changes in Decorative Styles of Textiles

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Wool and Cotton Production in Islamic Egypt

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blazon

a political or military or administrative mark

jukandar

a polo master

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Woolen Textile with Blazon of Jukandar
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The woolen textile is decorated with a blazon, that has been added in yellow. The blazon consists of a cup in the middle with a polo stick at its side. '

It depicts the symbol of the Jukandar, who is in charge of carrying the two polo sticks of the Sultan when he goes to play polo. Polo is a game played by teams of men on horseback who use mallets to drive a ball through goalposts.

Dimensions:  Length 18 cm  Width 10 cm

Attributes Attributes

Culture:

Islamic

Technique:

Textile Techniques

Style:

Mamluk

Materials:

Wool
Type Type

Type:

Garment / Dress
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Location: 

Museum of Islamic Art
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Created: 

14th Century AD
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