Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugssecond half 18th centuryPashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern is a textiles-rugs from Northern India created in second half 18th century using cotton (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Rug: H. 74 3/16 in. (188.5 cm) W. 47 11/16 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | Rug: H. 74 3/16 in. (188.5 cm) W. 47 11/16 in. (121.2 cm) Mount: H. 79 1/8 in. (201 cm) W. 51 1/4 in. (130.2 cm) D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1970 |
| Date | second half 18th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Northern India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern?
Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern created?
Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern dates to second half 18th century.
What material is Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern made from?
Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern is crafted from cotton (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern originate?
Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern originates from Northern India.
Is Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern in the public domain?
Pashmina Carpet with Gateway-and-Millefleur Pattern is in the public domain and can be freely used.