Islamic ArtTextiles-Woven-Brocadeca. 1925Salt Bag with Tassels is a textiles-woven-brocade from Western Iran created in ca. 1925 using wool; sumak brocaded (front), tapestry weave (back), pile weave (bottom)… measuring H. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm) W. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wool; sumak brocaded (front), tapestry weave (back), pile weave (bottom), asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | H. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm) W. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven-Brocade |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Inger G. and William B. Ginsberg, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1925 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Western Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Salt Bag with Tassels?
Salt Bag with Tassels is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Salt Bag with Tassels created?
Salt Bag with Tassels dates to ca. 1925.
What material is Salt Bag with Tassels made from?
Salt Bag with Tassels is crafted from wool; sumak brocaded (front), tapestry weave (back), pile weave (bottom), asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Salt Bag with Tassels originate?
Salt Bag with Tassels originates from Western Iran.
Is Salt Bag with Tassels in the public domain?
Salt Bag with Tassels 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