Islamic ArtTextiles-Woven-Brocadeca. 1900Pair of Saddle Bags is a textiles-woven-brocade from Western Iran created in ca. 1900 using wool; asymmetrically knotted wool pile, slit and interlocking tapestry… measuring H. 57 1/2 in. (146.1 cm) W. 43 in. (109.2 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wool; asymmetrically knotted wool pile, slit and interlocking tapestry weave Wool and cotton; sumak brocaded |
| Dimensions | H. 57 1/2 in. (146.1 cm) W. 43 in. (109.2 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven-Brocade |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Inger G. and William B. Ginsberg, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1900 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Western Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pair of Saddle Bags?
Pair of Saddle Bags is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pair of Saddle Bags created?
Pair of Saddle Bags dates to ca. 1900.
What material is Pair of Saddle Bags made from?
Pair of Saddle Bags is crafted from wool; asymmetrically knotted wool pile, slit and interlocking tapestry weave wool and cotton; sumak brocaded.
Where does Pair of Saddle Bags originate?
Pair of Saddle Bags originates from Western Iran.
Is Pair of Saddle Bags in the public domain?
Pair of Saddle Bags 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