Hanging
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Velvet, silk, metal wrapped thread; embroidered
Dimensions
H. 54 in. (137.2 cm) W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1906
Accession Number
06.181
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 18th-century Islamic art this stunning embroidered *Hanging*, a masterful textile created by an unknown artist. Measuring an impressive 54 inches high by 38 inches wide, is crafted from luxurious velvet and silk, adorned with intricate metal-wrapped threads that catch the light and add a regal shimmer. Such materials were reserved for elite commissions, suggesting this piece once graced a grand mosque, palace, or wealthy home as a decorative wall hanging. The embroidery showcases the extraordinary technical skill of Islamic artisans, who wove dense floral motifs...