A trained eye will be able to distinguish a true persian carpet from other types of rugs and will also be able to recognize the many different rug types just through observation.
Antique persian carpet designs.
However painted depictions prove a longer history of production.
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To distinguish a persian antique rug from other types of oriental rugs take note of the following details.
Persia the ancient persian name of iran boasts to be the world s most superior culture in carpet manufacturing the art of weaving and dying is inherited and carpets of all styles and sizes are made here.
The original golden age of persian carpet weaving was during the safavid dynasty.
The earliest surviving corpus of antique persian rugs come from the safavid dynasty 1501 1736 in the 16th century.
The map showing some important persian carpet manufacturing areas.
The dyes used in creating the various designs and patterns are extracted from plants and other natural sources.
The safavids used court run manufacturers in cities such as isfahan to produce rugs with elaborate colors and designs.
Antique persian rug is an essential part of persian art and culture carpet weaving is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished manifestations of persian culture and art and dates back to the bronze age.
Some of the tribes that produce these distinct carpets and rugs include.
How can you identify a persian antique rug.
Isfahan antique rugs are still considered to be some of the most valuable high end antique carpets and rugs in the world.