Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugsdated A.H. 1309/ A.D. 1894Carpet is a textiles-rugs Garrus from Iran created in dated A.H. 1309/ A.D. 1894 using silk (warp), cotton (weft), wool (pile); both symmetrically and asymmetrically… measuring H. 171 3/4 in. (436.2 cm) W. 55 3/4 in. (141.6 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk (warp), cotton (weft), wool (pile); both symmetrically and asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | H. 171 3/4 in. (436.2 cm) W. 55 3/4 in. (141.6 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1970 |
| Date | dated A.H. 1309/ A.D. 1894 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Garrus, Iran. 
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 dated A.H. 1309/ A.D. 1894.
What material is Carpet made from?
Carpet is crafted from silk (warp), cotton (weft), wool (pile); both symmetrically and asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Carpet originate?
Carpet originates from Iran.
Is Carpet in the public domain?
Carpet is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026