Persian carpets
Handwoven Iranian flooring
Persian carpets are handwoven rugs originating from Iran (historically Persia), renowned for their intricate patterns, rich colors, and craftsmanship.
The term often applies broadly to similar rugs from the region.
Persian carpets carry connotations of luxury, artistry, and durability: The Persian carpet in the study had been in the family for generations.
- woolSheared animal fiber
- loomFabric-making frame
- arabesquesInterlaced ornamental patterns
- tree of lifeDiagram of evolutionary connections
- geometric patternsArrangements of regular shapes
floral motifs · silk · nomadic tribes · weft · silk road · Isfahan · tribal designs · natural dyes · red dye · pile · prayer rug · warp · Iran · trade routes · antique rugs · heirloom piece · export markets · rug
- IranIran, Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Farsi
- SafavidsIsfahan, Shia Islam, Twelver Shia, state religion, silk trade
- Qajar IranQajar dynasty, Tehran
- Sasanian EmpireZoroastrianism, fire temple, cataphract, drachm, investiture
- world artAfrican art, American art, Asian art, Chinese art, European art
- carpet shopping
cultural origin and aesthetic tradition
Persian carpetsshag carpet