Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtTextiles-Rugsca. 1650

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet is a textiles-rugs Kashmir or Lahore from Northern India or Pakistan created in ca. 1650 using silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Textile: H. 48 in. (121.9 cm) W. 119 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
DimensionsTextile: H. 48 in. (121.9 cm) W. 119 in. (302.3 cm) Mount: H. 59 in. (149.9 cm) W. 164 1/8 in. (416.9 cm) D. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Weight: 288 lbs (130.6 kg)
ClassificationTextiles-Rugs
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineBequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Dateca. 1650

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kashmir or Lahore, Northern India or Pakistan. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet?

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet created?

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet dates to ca. 1650.

What material is Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet made from?

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet is crafted from silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.

Where does Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet originate?

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet originates from Northern India or Pakistan.

Is Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet in the public domain?

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet 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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