Carpet Fragment

Unknown

13th–early 14th century · Wool (warp, weft, and pile); symmetrically knotted pile · Islamic Art

This fragment, one of the oldest surviving examples of Turkish carpet weaving, is related to a group of early carpets found in mosques of central Anatolia. Originally, the pattern consisted of rows of dark blue hexagons, one of which is still partially visible here.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th–early 14th century

Medium

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

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Anonymous Gift, 1974