The Persian Carpet Tradition

Shep award for the best book published in 2019 in the field of ethnic textile studies ford s lifelong engagement with his subject dates back to 1967 when he joined london based ocm oriental carpet manufacturers as an export salesman.

The persian carpet tradition.

Persian carpets and rugs of various types were woven in parallel by nomadic tribes in village and town workshops and by royal court manufactories alike. Persia the ancient persian name of iran boasts to be the world s most superior culture in carpet manufacturing. Best wool yarn is knotted by hand and tied in long periods of manual work to rugs that can scarcely be found anyplace else on the planet. At our showroom you ll find an extensive inventory of over 7 000 carpets that is unmatched in the durham area and throughout north carolina.

See more ideas about decor persian decor house styles. The persian carpet tradition by p r j. A universe of 1001 nights. As such they represent miscellaneous simultaneous lines of tradition and reflect the history of iran and its various peoples.

Additional 20 saving ends march 30th. The art of weaving and dying is inherited and carpets of all styles and sizes are made here. Sep 30 2018 explore dgburns s board persian decor followed by 211 people on pinterest. The shades of the orient are taken from nature and woven into pieces that speak to the magnificence and success of old persia.

Buy authentic persian rugs. Call us at 310 659 3847 and the rug affair will give you an additional 20 off already reduced prices on high end contemporary tamarian rugs. In the context of persian rugs this implies. 100 handmade persian rugs free shipping in the usa.

Among legends history traditions and mistery the persian carpets have walked in the same path of human being with a prominent role. Jim ford s the persian carpet tradition from hali publications is the winner of tsa s r. Between 1400 and 1500 a design revolution in persia swept away a 2000 year old tradition of carpet design replacing abstract geometric patterns with complex floral scrolls dominated by a central medallion derived from the chinese cloud collar shape.