Learn how Byzantine and Coptic weaving traditions in Egypt influenced Tiraz textiles in the Islamic period. This art talk, "Rabbits, Birds & Vines: Nature and Prosperity on Late Antique and Islamic Egyptian Textiles," provides a closer look at the works on view in the exhibition "Social Fabrics: Inscribed Textiles from Medieval Egyptian Tombs" on view January 22, 2022–May 8, 2022. Historical textiles are one of the most ancient and intimate art forms, and touch nearly all aspects of human existence. They are also a medium of exchange and form of wealth. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK: + Exhibition—"Social Fabrics: Inscribed Textiles from Medieval Egyptian Tombs": https://hvrd.art/socialfabrics + Order your copy of the exhibition catalogue today: https://hvrd.art/buythebook + Read article “Unraveling the (Production) Secrets of an Egyptian Textile” by Julie Wertz: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/unraveling-the-production-secrets-of-an-egyptian-textile + Watch more videos related to the exhibition “Social Fabrics:”    • Playlist   SPEAKER: + Katherine Taronas, Visiting Fellow, Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art, Harvard Art Museums; Ph.D Candidate in the Dept. of History of Art & Architecture, Harvard University. --- All images and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer: Any use of copyrighted content on this channel constitutes “fair use” pursuant to 17 U.S. Code § 107 as it is utilized for the purpose of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Video Thumbnail Image: Cuff band with animals in interlocking scrolls, Late 4th-early 5th century, textile, Harvard Art Museums, 2004.204. https://hvrd.art/o/54963 © President and Fellows of Harvard College. Video: John Neely. For questions related to permission for commercial use of this video, please contact the Department of Digital Imaging and Visual Resources at am_divr@harvard.edu.