Coptic Tapestry

Coptic textiles had many uses during Egypt's Christian period, including bed sheets and covers, towels, napkins, tablecloths and carrying sacks, while in churches and other public buildings, these decorative fabrics were used for curtains and hangings.

4th to 7th century tunic embellishm ent fragments woven in tapestry and soumak (in wool and linen).

From the American Tapestry Alliance.