The Mantle of Roger II is an example of the Norman's multicultural court and a mark of trade in Palermo. It is a luxury object made from red silk imported from the Byzantine Empire, its outer panels are embellished with gold embroidery, pearls, enamel and jewels. The lining panels are separated into five sections made from three separate silks, each was woven with gold. The pearls are from the Arabian Gulf, with thousands outlining each section of the embroidery. Pearls were a common decoration on pan-Mediterranean textiles, however pearls were also used and admired on clothing by the Byzantine Empire. The enameled surfaces are also attributed to the Byzantine Empire, as they had many craftsmen specializing in this type of work. The gold embroidery was most likely created by Muslim craftsmen, given the tiraz bands, the Arabic text in calligraphy, and Kufic script. This piece was made in a private royal workshop, dedicated to creating tiraz fabric and other royal garments. It is one of the only surviving mementos of Fatimid style royal garb, preserved in its entirety.