Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 2.51 x 1.68 classic

Persian Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug - 2.51 x 1.68 classicIsfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world. Very fine well knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today. The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also

At the beginning of the century

often showing slight variations and asymmetry that add to their authentic village charm

Designed by Master Danishpoor

and navy blue

This delightful carpet is made form wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow gold base colours of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

Hunting scenes

and is of the same colours as the spandrels and guard borders

and cultural legacy

It is a statement of much beauty

heaven and immortality is so often central to Persian carpets

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan