76945-costume-research-and-more:76945-costume-research-and-more:Near and Middle Eastern TextilesA 12
76945-costume-research-and-more:76945-costume-research-and-more:Near and Middle Eastern TextilesA 12th century Cape of Coronation of King George II- Sicily (Islamic made and Influence)Siculo-Moorish Coronation Robe made for Roger of Sicily and dated 1133 CEThis is a Translaton from German at the site of Kunst Historisches Museum WienTextile; Eyed Samit (Kermesfärbung), gold and silk embroidery, pearls, gold cells with molten mail, Rubies, spinels, sapphires, garnets, glass, BrettchengewebeH. 146 cm, W. 345 cminscription:Kufic inscription (translation): (This is) of what was made in the royal chamber (Hofwerkstatt), (which) thrived with happiness and honor, with zeal and perfection of power and merit, with (his) consent and (His) well-being, with magnanimity and grandeur, with glory and beauty, and the fulfillment of desires and hopes, and with happy days and nights without stopping and without change, with honor and care to protect and defend, with success and security, Triumph and efficiency. In the (main) Sicilian city in 528This amazing garment of red twill weave silk was made for the Norman King Roger II at Palermo in 1134. He founded the short-lived but culturally rich kingdom of Norman Sicily, where Christian and Muslims mingled cultures, arts, and trade. The almost Central Asian style lions attacking camels are embroidered in a mix of colored silk and gold wrapped threads.Sourceا -- source link