Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugssecond half 19th centuryStorage Bag is a textiles-rugs from Uzbekistan or Turkmenistan created in second half 19th century using wool (warp, weft and pile), silk (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring H. 26 3/4 in. (68 cm) W. 14 9/16 in. (37 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wool (warp, weft and pile), silk (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | H. 26 3/4 in. (68 cm) W. 14 9/16 in. (37 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The James F. Ballard Collection, Gift of James F. Ballard, 1922 |
| Date | second half 19th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Central Asia, Uzbekistan or Turkmenistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Storage Bag?
Storage Bag is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Storage Bag created?
Storage Bag dates to second half 19th century.
What material is Storage Bag made from?
Storage Bag is crafted from wool (warp, weft and pile), silk (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Storage Bag originate?
Storage Bag originates from Uzbekistan or Turkmenistan.
Is Storage Bag in the public domain?
Storage Bag 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