Undoubtedly, the weaving of rugs started in primitive form out of the need for comfort as part of the home, the human's nest. The development of urban societies created a taste for luxury and grandeur and a more sophisticated taste for art. Carpets are an essential part of luxurious space, and the demand for elegant rugs by wealthy and esthete has driven artisans and designers to create refined and intricate rugs. Many classic rugs are painstakingly knotted over months and sometimes years to fit the most elegant spaces. With years of experience, we have acquired the expertise to collect the best of such pieces.
Weaving a rug is a tedious job. Weavers have to make hundreds of thousands and sometimes even millions of knots over a long time. To make a perfect rug, the knots must be of the exact shape and form. Thus the trained hand of the weavers often move with symphonic precision to create enchanting designs.
Isfahan was the seat of several Persian royal dynasties. The last of them was Safavids, who made the city their capital in 1598. Originated in Azerbaijan, Safavids united Iran under their rule and contributed to a renaissance of art and science for two centuries. Many classic carpet designs, particularly those from the city, are inspired by those from 16th and 17th centuries. The carpet here is a beautiful example of such rugs. The flowers in this rug's design are attributed to King Abbas the Great (Reigned: 1588 to 1629).
The essential step in creating a carpet that could stand higher than the others is a designers' audacity—the courage to break the traditions to be creative and disregard the norms. The beautiful Nain here is one of such extraordinary rugs. Circa 1980. Wool and silk on cotton. 204x315cm.
Hunting on horseback has always been a sport for royals and the elite in Persian literature and history. The carpet designers have always celebrated the affair through the carpets of hunting scene designs. The rug here tasteful example of such rugs by Master Narvani. Tabriz, Circa1960.
It is hard to imagine a weaver could achieve such synchrony between eyes, mind, and muscles. In a case as the carpet here, the weaver has made close to four million knots harmoniously to create almost perfect symmetry. Isfahan. Circa 1980s.
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A designer laboriously drafts the design on paper before the weavers translate it into an intricate classic carpet.
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Weavers of Tabriz are responsible for creating some of the most astonishing carpets in the world. They are always free-spirited and eager to innovate new designs. Such enthusiasm for creativity has made the carpets from Tabriz and surrounding areas vastly diverse. Countless designs and color combinations are reflections of numerous artistic minds.
The one here is one of such rugs. The beautiful shade of red and other mesmerizing hues demonstrates the skill of the dye master. The harmonious dancing of the scrolls and flowers proves the artistic mind of the designer. Finally, it is the skilled hands of the weaver who have transformed the design into a carpet.