Persian Carpets: A Tapestry of Art and Mysticism

The challenges facing Iranian carpets today are fundamental issues requiring the insight and solutions of art experts, carpet specialists, and industry professionals. However, the Persian carpet—an art form whose origins, according to historians, lie with the nomadic and rural people of this land—boasts a rich and golden history. Particularly in the Safavid era of Isfahan, it reached unparalleled refinement and perfection.