Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugs1630–40Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design is a textiles-rugs Kashmir or Lahore from India or Pakistan created in 1630–40 using silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Textile: L. 6 in. (15.2 cm) W. 25 1/2 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | Textile: L. 6 in. (15.2 cm) W. 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm) Mount: L. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm) W. 30 5/8 in. (77.8 cm) D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913 |
| Date | 1630–40 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Kashmir or Lahore, India or Pakistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design?
Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design created?
Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design dates to 1630–40.
What material is Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design made from?
Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design is crafted from silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design originate?
Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design originates from India or Pakistan.
Is Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design in the public domain?
Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design is in the public domain and can be freely used.