The Persian Carpet Tradition

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The persian carpet tradition. Persia the ancient persian name of iran boasts to be the world s most superior culture in carpet manufacturing. Jim ford s the persian carpet tradition from hali publications is the winner of tsa s r. A universe of 1001 nights. Sep 30 2018 explore dgburns s board persian decor followed by 211 people on pinterest.

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Since its founding in 2001 oldcarpet has remained faithful to its commitment to provide unparalleled quality of persian rugs for clients all around the world. Between 1400 and 1500 a design revolution in persia swept away a 2000 year old tradition of carpet design replacing abstract geometric patterns with complex floral scrolls dominated by a central medallion derived from the chinese cloud collar shape. Additional 20 saving ends march 30th. The persian carpet is the finest source of handmade oriental rugs in the triangle area and beyond.

As such they represent miscellaneous simultaneous lines of tradition and reflect the history of iran and its various peoples. See more ideas about decor persian decor house styles. Shep award for the best book published in 2019 in the field of ethnic textile studies ford s lifelong engagement with his subject dates back to 1967 when he joined london based ocm oriental carpet manufacturers as an export salesman. The shades of the orient are taken from nature and woven into pieces that speak to the magnificence and success of old persia.

The art of weaving and dying is inherited and carpets of all styles and sizes are made here. The turkish speaking part of the population often uses the senneh knot. Persian carpets and rugs of various types were woven in parallel by nomadic tribes in village and town workshops and by royal court manufactories alike.