Islamic ArtTextiles-Embroideredca. 1900Shawl is a textiles-embroidered from present-day Pakistan created in ca. 1900 using cotton; embroidered in silk measuring 80 in. high 49.00 in. wide (203.1 cm high 124.4 cm wide) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton; embroidered in silk |
| Dimensions | 80 in. high 49.00 in. wide (203.1 cm high 124.4 cm wide) |
| Classification | Textiles-Embroidered |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Frances de Forest Stewart, 1955 |
| Date | ca. 1900 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: present-day Pakistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Shawl?
Shawl is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Shawl created?
Shawl dates to ca. 1900.
What material is Shawl made from?
Shawl is crafted from cotton; embroidered in silk.
Where does Shawl originate?
Shawl originates from present-day Pakistan.
Is Shawl in the public domain?
Shawl 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