The Mughal Carpets of India
In this video, examine the exceptional Mughal carpets—the only two objects at the Frick made in India—with Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon. These incredibly luxurious carpets were likely created during the reign of Shah Jahan, one of the greatest Mughal emperors and the builder of the Taj Mahal. Rarely on view, they will be on display at Frick Madison in early 2021. This week’s complementary cocktail is a Chai Martini.
Video Summary
AI GeneratedXavier Salomon of the Frick Collection examines two rare 17th-century Mughal carpets from India. Once treated as functional furniture, these silk and pashmina masterpieces are now recognized as high-art fragments. The discussion covers their imperial origins, the restoration process that revealed their true nature, and the correction of historical myths regarding their provenance.