Cleveland Museum of Art

Mirror cover (tensifa)

Date: 1700s
Medium: Linen, silk, dye
Culture: Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Tétouan, Moroccan embroiderer
Department: Textiles
Institution: Cleveland Museum of Art

Special embroidered textiles were used by newylwed Moroccan couples to cover the mirror in their home. This was done to protect them from the evil eye and unfavorable gazes. Satin stitch is used to produce the broad, smooth surface of the floral patterns seen here.

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