Rabbits, Birds & Vines in 'Social Fabrics'—Art Talk with Katherine Taronas

Katherine Taronas explores how natural motifs like rabbits, birds, and scrolling vines persisted and evolved from Byzantine Egypt into medieval Islamic tiraz textiles. The talk highlights how these enduring symbols of abundance and prosperity adapted to changing social, cultural, and religious contexts in Egypt.
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