Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugssecond half 16th centuryCarpet is a textiles-rugs Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in second half 16th century using silk (warp), cotton (weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Rug: H. 99 3/4 in. (253.4 cm) W. 70 in. (177.8… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk (warp), cotton (weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | Rug: H. 99 3/4 in. (253.4 cm) W. 70 in. (177.8 cm) W. of top edge: 68 5/8 in. (174.3 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917 |
| Date | second half 16th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Carpet?
Carpet is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Carpet created?
Carpet dates to second half 16th century.
What material is Carpet made from?
Carpet is crafted from silk (warp), cotton (weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Carpet originate?
Carpet originates from present-day Afghanistan.
Is Carpet in the public domain?
Carpet is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026