Islamic ArtTextilesca. 1600Part of a Hanging or Curtain is a textiles Ahmadabad from India created in ca. 1600 using silk; satin weave with weft-patterned and warp-patterned stripes measuring Textile: L. 67 11/16 in. (172 cm) W. 43 11/16… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk; satin weave with weft-patterned and warp-patterned stripes |
| Dimensions | Textile: L. 67 11/16 in. (172 cm) W. 43 11/16 in. (111 cm) Mount: L. 72 5/8 in. (184.5 cm) W. 49 in. (124.5 cm) D. 2 in. (5.1 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The Alice and Nasli Heeramaneck Collection, Gift of Alice Heeramaneck, 1991 |
| Date | ca. 1600 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Ahmadabad, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Part of a Hanging or Curtain?
Part of a Hanging or Curtain is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Part of a Hanging or Curtain created?
Part of a Hanging or Curtain dates to ca. 1600.
What material is Part of a Hanging or Curtain made from?
Part of a Hanging or Curtain is crafted from silk; satin weave with weft-patterned and warp-patterned stripes.
Where does Part of a Hanging or Curtain originate?
Part of a Hanging or Curtain originates from India.
Is Part of a Hanging or Curtain in the public domain?
Part of a Hanging or Curtain is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026