Safavid Empire Rugs

When the safavids came to power at the turn of the sixteenth century the iranian textile industry was already well developed in the production and sale of woven silk textiles and rugs as well as raw silk for export.

Safavid empire rugs. The arts of the safavid period show a far more unitary development than in any other period of iranian art. 71 00 1 524 00. Vision cream 8 ft. Under the safavid dynasty persian carpets flourished from a functional craft that was made for personal use to a lucrative industry that was relished throughout eurasia.

Safavid textiles are praised as the pinnacle of iranian loom weaving. The safavid dynasty changed the carpet industry forever and there are some beautiful examples of safavid empire carpets from this golden age. The safavid empire was one of the most significant ruling. Visit safavieh for the finest selection of rugs home furnishings with luxurious area rugs finely crafted furniture accent accessories lighting more.

This week take a dive into the golden era of persian carpet making. It was a high point for the art of the book and architecture. Each empire rug suggests images of archetypal european floor coverings of the late 19th and 20th century. Jean francois camp afp getty images.

The safavid empire based in persia ruled over much of southwestern asia from 1501 to 1736. Considered the impetus that brought iran into the modern era the safavid dynasty made significant advancements in technology read post. Members of the safavid dynasty likely were of kurdish persian descent and belonged to a unique order of sufi infused shi a islam called safaviyya. In fact it was the founder of the safavid empire shah ismail i who forcibly converted iran from sunni.

See an array of standard rugs sizes and learn which area rug sizes are best for each room. 71 00 1 524 00 quick view safavieh empire em459b rug. Shop this collection 123 137 23. Safavieh empire rugs collection.

Unlike turkey where the ottomans fairly quickly re established control persia languished in chaos for around a century before shah ismail i 1487 1524 and his red head qizilbash turks were able to defeat rival factions and reunite. Safavid art is the art of the persian safavid dynasty from 1501 to 1722 in present day iran and caucasia. By safavieh 160 207 79. However these early rugs are rare as most of them no longer exist.

These elegant area rugs are hand tufted using 100 pure wool to display the evocative designs radiating from their lavish contextual colors. And also including ceramics metal glass and gardens. Quick view safavieh empire em459d rug. We do have clues that can give us a glimpse into the spectacular carpets that existed but have been lost.

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