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Woven Carpet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a woven carpet by unknown artist titled "Woven Carpet". Square woven carpet with frayed edges. The carpet has a repeating pattern of squares. Each square contains a symmetrical design with a central motif surrounded by a border. The central motifs and borders are woven in a lighter shade than the background. The background is darker and fills the majority of each square. The overall pattern is symmetrical, with identical designs repeated across the carpet. Small holes are present in the upper center and lower right side of the carpet. The background behind the carpet is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820–50
Medium:
Wool, double-woven
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
522 × 624 px
Museum record:
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