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Medium15 worksVelvet is a material identified in 15 works at The Met, most commonly used for daggers in the Arms and Armor department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 15 |
| Top Department | Islamic Art |
| Top Classification | Textiles |
Notable Works
TextilesA Young Man Attending to a Falcon

Armor PartsArm Guard (Dastana)
Textiles-EmbroideredCalligraphic Panel
TextilesCope
TextilesCover

Armor Parts-CuirassesCuirass
Armor Parts-CuirassesCuirass (Chair-a'ina)
TextilesCushion Cover (Yastik)
Textiles-WovenCushion Cover (Yastik)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Velvet are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 15 works related to Velvet.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026