What medium is "Indo-Persian carpet with vine scroll and palmette pattern"?

Indo-Persian carpet with vine scroll and palmette pattern is Wool pile on cotton foundation..

Is "Indo-Persian carpet with vine scroll and palmette pattern" in the public domain?

Yes, Indo-Persian carpet with vine scroll and palmette pattern is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Indo-Persian carpet with vine scroll and palmette pattern

Q: When was "Indo-Persian carpet with vine scroll and palmette pattern" created?

This artwork was created second half of the 17th century.

Unknown Artist

second half of the 17th century

Medium

Wool pile on cotton foundation.

Dimensions

Length: 5.5 m. Width: 2.5 m.

Classification

Textiles-Rugs

Culture

Indo-Persian

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975 1975.1.2462

Accession Number

1975.1.2462

Tags

Vines

Art Historical Context

This magnificent Indo-Persian carpet, woven in the second half of the 17th century, exemplifies the luxurious textile arts of the Mughal era. Measuring an impressive 5.5 meters in length and 2.5 meters in width, it features a classic vine scroll and palmette pattern—elegant, flowing tendrils intertwined with stylized palm-leaf motifs that evoke gardens of paradise. Crafted with a wool pile on a cotton foundation, this technique ensured durability and a plush texture ideal for grand interiors, where such rugs served as both floor coverings and symbols of wealth. Produced in India under Persian...

Indo-Persian carpet with vine scroll and palmette pattern

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