Sophomores, check out these pictures of textiles

We've been talking about Islamic art and how the handkerchief Othello gives to Desdemona is not just any run of the mill handkerchief. It's a family heirloom, a real work of art. Have a look at these pictures of Islamic textile art to get a better idea of what we are talking about.

This one is a good example of a small textile, perhaps a handkerchief not unlike the one Othello gives to Desdemona.



Here are some other handkerchiefs to look at.






Check out these details of the fine embroidery.





Here is a textile used for a wall covering. Can you see the Arabic scipture we talked about (those squiggly lines you see).



This last one is a good example of a rug. Check out the intricate geometric patterns in the middle.