Publication Date
17th century
Publication Place
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Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Subject
Silk, gold and silver threads: embroidery
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
طول: 210 سم عرض: 150 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
FBQ.HH.7379
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus22;7;ar
Library Location
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date
17th century
Notes
This woven silk rug depicts huge patterns of flowers and vines in green, pink and blue, decorated with gold and silver threads. This carpet belongs to a rare group known as “Polish carpets”. Contrary to what its name might suggest, this type of carpet was manufactured in Iran during the 16th and 17th centuries AD at a time when Shah Abbas I introduced bright patterns and soft colours. The Safavid capital “Isfahan” and the silk city “Kashan” quickly turned into famous production centers for carpets desired by the Persian elite and others. They also pleased European taste, as they Members of the royal family in Poland issued a request to obtain many of this type of carpet, and perhaps this is behind the appearance of this mysterious name for the carpet. Shimmering designs and pastel tints continue to influence contemporary rug making.
Sample Text
Sarah Schroeder “Rug” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;7;ar
