Sash c. 20th century

This anonymous, 20th-century Sash from the Minneapolis Institute of Art is a long, narrow textile with intricate geometric patterns in a rich palette of browns, reds, and blacks. The woven fabric features a central band of diamond-shaped motifs and a border of repeating small designs, accented by a long fringe at the bottom. This type of Sash, often worn as a decorative element or a symbol of status, exemplifies the skill and artistry of traditional textile production.