Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugs17th centuryThe Czartoryski Carpet is a textiles-rugs probably Isfahan from Iran created in 17th century using cotton (warp), silk (weft and pile), metal wrapped thread; asymmetrically… measuring Rug: H. 191 1/2 in. (486.4 cm) W. 85 5/8 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton (warp), silk (weft and pile), metal wrapped thread; asymmetrically knotted pile, brocaded |
| Dimensions | Rug: H. 191 1/2 in. (486.4 cm) W. 85 5/8 in. (217.5 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., and Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, by exchange, 1945 |
| Date | 17th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Isfahan, Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses The Czartoryski Carpet?
The Czartoryski Carpet is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was The Czartoryski Carpet created?
The Czartoryski Carpet dates to 17th century.
What material is The Czartoryski Carpet made from?
The Czartoryski Carpet is crafted from cotton (warp), silk (weft and pile), metal wrapped thread; asymmetrically knotted pile, brocaded.
Where does The Czartoryski Carpet originate?
The Czartoryski Carpet originates from Iran.
Is The Czartoryski Carpet in the public domain?
The Czartoryski Carpet is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026