Carpet Fragment

Unknown

14th–15th century · Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile · Islamic Art

This fragment is one of the oldest surviving examples of Turkish carpet weaving. Originally the pattern was decorated with highly stylized birds and lozenge-like motifs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

14th–15th century

Medium

Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1927