Human Generated Data

Title

Embroidered Band

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Charles Bain Hoyt, 1927.283

Human Generated Data

Title

Embroidered Band

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Charles Bain Hoyt, 1927.283

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Pattern 64.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

pattern 98.3
decoration 97.5
art 97.3
design 96.7
texture 96.1
illustration 94.5
abstract 94.1
graphic 94
textile 92.9
fashion 92.5
desktop 92.2
style 91.9
flower 91.7
vector 91.7
floral 91.5
fabric 90.7
vintage 90.4
lace 90.2
retro 89
silk 88.8

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

container 44.2
pattern 38.3
fabric 37.8
texture 36.2
paisley 32.5
decoration 30.4
retro 30.3
vintage 29.8
design 29.3
damask 27.6
wallet 27.3
wallpaper 26.8
bag 26.8
art 26.7
floral 26.4
grunge 24.7
old 24.4
decor 23
paper 22.8
decorative 22.6
case 22.5
backdrop 22.3
antique 20.8
frame 19.2
color 18.9
card 17.9
arabesque 17.9
textile 17.1
material 17
ornate 16.5
ornament 16.4
ornamental 16.1
style 15.6
ancient 15.6
brown 15.5
graphic 14.6
border 14.5
textured 14
symbol 13.5
seamless 13.3
element 13.2
surface 13.2
close 13.1
flower 13.1
cotton 12.6
leaf 11.7
creative 11.5
drawing 11.2
set 11
dirty 10.9
traditional 10.8
purse 10.3
aged 10
silhouette 9.9
shape 9.7
patterns 9.5
blank 9.4
envelope 9.3
swirl 9.2
fashion 9.1
gold 9.1
collection 9
detail 8.9
lace 8.8
celebration 8.8
silk 8.7
parchment 8.6
scroll 8.6
modern 8.4
elegance 8.4
letter 8.3
plant 8.2
paint 8.2
holiday 7.9
colorful 7.9
curve 7.9
stamp 7.9
text 7.9
black 7.8
cloth 7.7
box 7.6
document 7.4
cover 7.4
foliage 7.4
template 7.3
rough 7.3
square 7.2
love 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Needlework 87.6
Embroidery 83.6
Pattern 80.8
Lace 79.5
Motif 78.6
Textile 77
Visual arts 73.9
Rug 70.8
Placemat 69.8
Prayer rug 53.2
Tapestry 51
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Pillow

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.7%

Clarifai

Pillow 89.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

text visuals 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a close up of a rug 74.3%
close up of a rug 67.1%
a rug on the floor 60%

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image depicts a rectangular textile with intricate white patterns set against a teal background. The central motifs resemble stylized animals or mythical creatures, possibly deer or horned animals, with detailed antlers and bodies adorned with geometric designs like lattice patterns. These creatures are symmetrically arranged along the fabric, alternating with decorative forms that resemble birds, zigzags, and various abstract shapes. A border of smaller geometric shapes encircles the entire piece, creating a visually striking frame. The overall design suggests cultural or traditional artistry, possibly from a region known for weaving or embroidery.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a rectangular textile with a green background and intricate white patterns. The design prominently features stylized human-like figures that appear to have ornate headdresses and decorative, patterned bodies. These figures are repeated across the textile. The headdresses are elaborate with what seem to be horn-like extensions, and the bodies have patterns resembling scales or lattice. Between these figures, there are additional motifs, including smaller abstract shapes and a border along the top and bottom that consists of a series of repeating smaller patterns, possibly geometric or floral in nature. The textile appears to have a hand-stitched look, suggesting it might be traditionally crafted, possibly using techniques such as embroidery or weaving. The overall style suggests it could be a piece of cultural or historical significance, possibly originating from a specific region known for such textiles.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This appears to be a traditional textile piece, likely a decorative border or trim, featuring stylized folk art designs in white on a deep teal or green background. The pattern shows repeating geometric and abstract bird-like figures with elaborate crowns or headdresses, arranged in a horizontal band. The design includes grid patterns, curved elements, and small decorative motifs scattered between the main figures. The piece is bordered on top and bottom by a row of small diamond or star-shaped elements. The textile appears to be made using a resist dyeing or printing technique, creating crisp white patterns against the colored background. This style is reminiscent of traditional Eastern European or Russian folk textile designs.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a decorative textile or fabric with a repeating pattern of intricate, stylized designs. The background is a deep green color, and the designs are rendered in a lighter, off-white or cream shade. The patterns include various geometric shapes, such as triangles and hexagons, as well as more organic, abstract forms that resemble plant or animal motifs. The overall composition has a symmetrical, repeating structure, suggesting this may be a border or trim element from a larger textile piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image presents a close-up view of a piece of fabric with an intricate design, set against a dark gray background.

  • The fabric is rectangular in shape and features a light green hue with a cream-colored border along its edges.
    • The fabric's rectangular shape is evident, with a consistent width throughout.
    • The light green color provides a subtle backdrop for the design.
    • The cream-colored border adds a touch of contrast and defines the fabric's edges.
  • The fabric's design consists of various shapes, including flowers, leaves, and abstract forms.
    • The shapes are intricately arranged, showcasing a mix of floral and geometric patterns.
    • The design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on both sides of the fabric.
    • The use of different shapes creates visual interest and depth in the design.
  • The fabric appears to be made of a woven material, possibly cotton or linen.
    • The woven texture is visible, indicating that the fabric is not printed but rather created through a weaving process.
    • The material's texture adds to the fabric's overall aesthetic and tactile quality.

In summary, the image showcases a piece of fabric with a unique and intricate design, featuring a mix of floral and geometric patterns. The fabric's light green color and cream-colored border provide a subtle yet striking contrast, while its woven texture adds depth and visual interest.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

This image depicts a piece of fabric featuring an intricate design. The fabric is a dark green color with a white pattern, and it appears to be made of a coarse material, possibly linen or cotton. The design consists of various shapes and symbols, including what looks like birds, leaves, and geometric patterns. The fabric is rectangular in shape, with a rough edge at the top and a more finished edge at the bottom. It is laid flat on a dark gray background, which helps to highlight the details of the fabric. Overall, the image suggests that the fabric is an antique or vintage piece, possibly from a cultural or historical context that is not immediately apparent.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a piece of textile art. It is a green and white fabric with a repeating pattern of birds and geometric shapes. The fabric has a vintage look and is displayed on a black background. The fabric has a white border on the top and bottom edges. The image is slightly blurry, and it is difficult to see the details of the fabric.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image features a green-colored cloth with white designs, which appears to be a piece of fabric. The cloth has a white border on all sides. The design on the cloth depicts birds and vases. The birds are in a standing position, and the vases are in a slanting position. The cloth is folded in a way that it resembles a triangle.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a rectangular piece of textile with a repeating pattern of white designs on a teal/green background. It appears to be a fragment of a larger work, possibly a decorative border.

Design Elements:

  • Main Motifs: The central design features stylized figures that could be interpreted as birds or possibly other creatures. Each appears with a bird head, a large square body with a design inside, and a large vase shape.
  • Repeating Pattern: The figure repeats in a series across the textile, creating a rhythmic visual flow.
  • Decorative Borders: The top border has repeated small floral elements, and the bottom border consists of small, dotted circles, adding to the decorative nature of the piece.
  • Color and Texture: The use of white against the teal/green provides a strong contrast. The texture of the fabric appears to be woven or embroidered.

Style and Potential Context:

  • Folk Art or Embroidery: The style of the design suggests a folk art aesthetic or possibly embroidered work. The motifs and the geometric patterns are characteristic of traditional crafts from different cultures.
  • Potential Usage: This fragment may have been part of a decorative border for clothing, a tablecloth, or another type of textile item.

Overall, the image portrays a well-preserved textile fragment with a striking and decorative pattern.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a rectangular strip of fabric in a teal-green hue, featuring a repeating white pattern. The design consists of alternating stylized depictions of vases with branching tops and birds enclosed in jagged-edged quadrilaterals. Small abstract shapes fill the space between the larger motifs. The top and bottom edges are bordered by a line of small, rounded, petal-like shapes, creating a decorative border for the central pattern. The overall impression is that of a folk-art textile with a repeating, nature-inspired design.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a piece of textile with intricate embroidery. The fabric appears to be a rich green color, with detailed white embroidery forming various patterns and motifs.

Key features of the embroidery include:

  1. Central Motifs: There are three large, symmetrical designs in the center of the textile. Each motif features a stylized bird or mythical creature with elaborate details, including what appear to be feathers or foliage extending from the heads. The bodies of these creatures are adorned with diamond-shaped patterns.

  2. Surrounding Elements: Around the central motifs, there are smaller, intricate designs that include abstract shapes and possibly floral or leaf patterns. These elements add to the overall complexity and richness of the embroidery.

  3. Borders: The top and bottom edges of the textile have repeating geometric patterns, likely for decorative purposes and to frame the central designs.

  4. Color Contrast: The white embroidery stands out vividly against the green background, creating a striking visual effect.

The craftsmanship suggests that this piece could be part of traditional or ceremonial textile art, possibly used for decorative or symbolic purposes. The detailed and symmetrical designs indicate a high level of skill and artistry.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-07

The image shows a piece of traditional textile, likely a cloth or decorative panel, with a rich, dark teal or forest green background. The fabric features an intricate white embroidery or weaving pattern. The design includes several repeating motifs, which appear to be heraldic in nature, consisting of shapes such as shields with intricate details and what might be a stylized representation of a tree or crest-like elements. Surrounding these central motifs are smaller, scattered symbols that resemble stylized animals or creatures, possibly birds or similar figures, adding to the complexity and cultural significance of the textile. The overall aesthetic is one of historical or cultural importance, possibly of European or Celtic origin, given the style of the embroidery. The edges of the fabric have a slightly frayed appearance, suggesting age or traditional handcraft methods.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-07

This image shows a decorative textile with an intricate design. The fabric is primarily dark teal or green in color, with a repeating pattern embroidered in white. The design features a series of symmetrical motifs that resemble stylized animals or mythical creatures, each with unique patterns and shapes. The motifs are separated by decorative borders that include small geometric shapes and symbols. The overall style suggests a traditional or cultural piece, possibly used as a ceremonial or decorative item. The edges of the textile appear to be frayed, indicating it may be an antique or well-used piece.