Islamic ArtTextiles-Wovenca. 1600Yastik Cushion Cover is a textiles-woven Bursa from Turkey created in ca. 1600 using silk, cotton, metal wrapped thread; cut and voided velvet (çatma), brocaded measuring Textile a: H. 50 in. (127 cm) W. 26 1/2 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk, cotton, metal wrapped thread; cut and voided velvet (çatma), brocaded |
| Dimensions | Textile a: H. 50 in. (127 cm) W. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm) Textile b: H. 50 1/2 in. (128.3 cm) W. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm) Mount: H. 53 3/4 in. (136.5 cm) W. 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm) D. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917 |
| Date | ca. 1600 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bursa, Turkey. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Yastik Cushion Cover?
Yastik Cushion Cover is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Yastik Cushion Cover created?
Yastik Cushion Cover dates to ca. 1600.
What material is Yastik Cushion Cover made from?
Yastik Cushion Cover is crafted from silk, cotton, metal wrapped thread; cut and voided velvet (çatma), brocaded.
Where does Yastik Cushion Cover originate?
Yastik Cushion Cover originates from Turkey.
Is Yastik Cushion Cover in the public domain?
Yastik Cushion Cover is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026