The Persian Carpet Tradition

Persia the ancient persian name of iran boasts to be the world s most superior culture in carpet manufacturing.

The persian carpet tradition.

The islamic religion imposes the prohibition of paint settings from koran. Miniature paintings unlock the door to a thorough re examination of the ubiquitous classical medallion design in persian carpets revealing an artistic revolution comparable to that which occurred at the same time in renaissance italy between 1400 and 1500 a design revolution in persia swept away a 2000 year old tradition of carpet design replacing abstract geometric patterns with. Qâli ye irâni ɢɒːˈliːje ʔiːɾɒːˈniː also known as iranian carpet is a heavy textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes and produced in iran historically known as persia for home. The influence of islamic mystic changed completely the motifs and the drawling styles of the persian carpets.

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Miniature paintings unlock the door to a thorough re examination of the ubiquitous classical medallion design in persian carpets revealing an artistic revolution comparable to that which occurred at the same time in renaissance italy. Persian carpet or iranian rug a heavy textile for decoration or home use is one of the main features of iranian culture and art as well as one of the leading exports. The art of weaving and dying is inherited and carpets of all styles and sizes are made here. Six centuries of design evolution 340.

The map showing some important persian carpet manufacturing areas. At our retail store in durham you ll find an inventory of over 7000 handmade rugs an extensive variety of styles sizes designs colors and textures. فرش ايرانى romanized. This ban is called aniconism and this was the reason they become to produce carpets with abstract decorations full of symbolic value very difficult to.

The turkish speaking part of the population often uses the senneh knot. The persian carpet tradition. Exploring this world reveals hidden histories and ancient traditions passed down for thousands of years and transported across cultures. The persian carpet tradition.