Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugsmid-17th centuryCarpet is a textiles-rugs Lahore from Pakistan created in mid-17th century using cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Rug: L. 363 1/2 in (923.3 cm) W. 133 1/2 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | Rug: L. 363 1/2 in (923.3 cm) W. 133 1/2 in. (339.1 cm) Wt. 186 lbs. (84.4 kg) Storage Tube: L. 156 in. (396.2 cm) Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Date | mid-17th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Lahore, Pakistan. 
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 mid-17th century.
What material is Carpet made from?
Carpet is crafted from cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Carpet originate?
Carpet originates from Pakistan.
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