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Isfahan was the seat of several Persian royal dynasties, the last of them being the Safavids, who made the city their capital in 1598. Originating in Azerbaijan, the Safavids unified 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 patterns from the 16th and 17th centuries. The carpet here is a beautiful example of such rugs. The flowers in its design are attributed to King Abbas the Great (reigned 1588 to 1629). Hence, the motif is known as the Shah Abbasi design.
Isfahan was the seat of several Persian royal dynasties, the last of them being the Safavids, who made the city their capital in 1598. Originating in Azerbaijan, the Safavids unified 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 patterns from the 16th and 17th centuries. The carpet here is a beautiful example of such rugs. The flowers in its design are attributed to King Abbas the Great (reigned 1588 to 1629). Hence, the motif is known as the Shah Abbasi design.