Geometric lines delimit the animal frieze on a pale background. Various animals are depicted separated by undulating vine. Large lions running to the right alternate with rabbits jumping to the left. Short shoots and thin twigs protrude from the vine, filling the remaining space. All details are woven in dark purple wool and are partially highlighted with yellow.

Presumably this high-quality trimming adorned a curtain or a large cloth.

The textile industry with its artisanal production played a leading role in the economic life of ancient Egypt. The quality of its textiles was famous far beyond its frontiers. Over the centuries Egyptian weavers never ceased developing their art giving free rein to their artistic talents through a rich and abundant iconographic vocabulary.

Most of the Coptic textiles were made of linen or wool. The linen thread underwent a bleaching process before being woven into white cloth while the embellishments were usually applied with dyed woollen thread. Clothing consisted mainly of tunics with short or long sleeves. Other textiles were primarily decorative (carpets, curtains, shrouds, cushion covers, tablecloths and napkins) or for ceremonial use.