Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtTextiles-Rugsca. 1650

Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants is a textiles-rugs Kashmir or Lahore from India or present-day Pakistan created in ca. 1650 using cotton (warp and weft); wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Rug: H. 170 in. (431.8 cm) W. 81 3/4 in. (207.6 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCotton (warp and weft); wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
DimensionsRug: H. 170 in. (431.8 cm) W. 81 3/4 in. (207.6 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Rugs
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest and Rogers Fund, 1970
Dateca. 1650

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kashmir or Lahore, India or present-day Pakistan. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants?

Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants created?

Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants dates to ca. 1650.

What material is Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants made from?

Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants is crafted from cotton (warp and weft); wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.

Where does Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants originate?

Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants originates from India or present-day Pakistan.

Is Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants in the public domain?

Carpet with Irises, Tulips, and Other Flowering Plants is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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