Islamic ArtTextiles-Painted and/or Printed18th centuryBed Cover (Palampore) is a textiles-painted and/or printed from India created in 18th century using cotton; plain weave, mordant painted and dyed, resist-dyed measuring Textile: H. 107 in. (271.8 cm) W. 77 3/4 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton; plain weave, mordant painted and dyed, resist-dyed |
| Dimensions | Textile: H. 107 in. (271.8 cm) W. 77 3/4 in. (197.5 cm) Mount: H. 117 1/2 in. (298.5 cm) W. 86 5/8 in. (220 cm) D. 2in. (5.1 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Painted and/or Printed |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Bequest of George Blumenthal and Gift of Indjoudjian Freres, by exchange, and The Friends of the Islamic Department Fund, 1982 |
| Date | 18th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Coromandel Coast, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bed Cover (Palampore)?
Bed Cover (Palampore) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bed Cover (Palampore) created?
Bed Cover (Palampore) dates to 18th century.
What material is Bed Cover (Palampore) made from?
Bed Cover (Palampore) is crafted from cotton; plain weave, mordant painted and dyed, resist-dyed.
Where does Bed Cover (Palampore) originate?
Bed Cover (Palampore) originates from India.
Is Bed Cover (Palampore) in the public domain?
Bed Cover (Palampore) is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026