Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugsca. 1800Garden Carpet is a textiles-rugs from Northwestern Iran or Kurdistan created in ca. 1800 using cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); symmetrically knotted pile measuring Rug: H. 223 1/2 in. (567.7 cm) W. 95 in. (241.3 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); symmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | Rug: H. 223 1/2 in. (567.7 cm) W. 95 in. (241.3 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of William R. Pickering, 1967 |
| Date | ca. 1800 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Northwestern Iran or Kurdistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Garden Carpet?
Garden Carpet is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Garden Carpet created?
Garden Carpet dates to ca. 1800.
What material is Garden Carpet made from?
Garden Carpet is crafted from cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); symmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Garden Carpet originate?
Garden Carpet originates from Northwestern Iran or Kurdistan.
Is Garden Carpet in the public domain?
Garden Carpet is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026