An ancient time brought to life by textiles

While the monumental sculptures of ancient Egypt are more widely known, the simple pleasures of life as it was lived are better portrayed in textiles, which carried designs commemorating the joys of festivals, food, and dancing. Weavings fromRoman, Byzantine and Islamic Egyptpresents 103 full-color images of the astonishing textile collection of Rose Choron, featuring rare examples from Egypt s Coptic Christians as well as the Islamic period.

Dating primarily from the third to seventh centuries, these hand-woven fabrics showcase colorful...