Flag of IranIslamic ArtTextiles-Woven-Brocadeca. 1900

Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is a textiles-woven-brocade from Iran created in ca. 1900 using wool (warp, weft, and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, brocaded, tapestry… measuring H. 25.5 in. (64.8 cm) W. 12 in. (30.5 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWool (warp, weft, and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, brocaded, tapestry weave
DimensionsH. 25.5 in. (64.8 cm) W. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Woven-Brocade
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Inger G. and William B. Ginsberg, 2015
Dateca. 1900

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)?

Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) created?

Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) dates to ca. 1900.

What material is Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) made from?

Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is crafted from wool (warp, weft, and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, brocaded, tapestry weave.

Where does Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) originate?

Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) originates from Iran.

Is Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) in the public domain?

Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) 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

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