Carpet Fragment
Unknown Artist
15th–16th century
Medium
Wool (warp, weft and pile); single-warp (Spanish) knotted pile
Dimensions
L. 23 3/4 in. (60.3 cm) W. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Rugs
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1957
Accession Number
57.150.2
Art Historical Context
This exquisite carpet fragment, dating to the 15th–16th century, hails from the Islamic Art collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art A generous gift from Joseph V.Mullan in 1957, it measures just 23¾ × 17¾ inches (60.3 × 45.1 cm), offering a tantalizing glimpse into the opulent textile traditions of medieval Islamic Spain. During this era, following centuries of Muslim rule in Al-Andalus, skilled weavers produced rugs that blended intricate designs with durable craftsmanship, often exported across Europe where they adorned royal courts and churches. Crafted entirely from wool—for warp, we...