Persian carpet is one of the famous handicrafts in Iran, which is loved by the world for its excellent texture, simple and elegant pattern and exquisite craftsmanship. The weaving art of this carpet originated in Iran. It took several skilled workers many years to compile every beautifully patterned and brightly colored carpet. Excellent Persian carpets usually use pure wool and silk as materials.
Persian carpet is not only a cultural treasure of Iran, but also a bright pearl in the world art treasure house. It has attracted the attention of many collectors around the world with its unique aesthetic charm and exquisite craftsmanship. Persian carpets have been the status symbols of European kings, nobles and dignitaries for centuries. Persian carpets are found in the British royal family, the White House and other places.
It is reported that the oldest existing Persian carpet was unearthed in Altai region of Mongolia in 1949, and it is called Pazrik carpet. According to the layout of the pattern, Persian carpets can be roughly divided into three categories. One is the central medal pattern, also called the central sunflower, which means that there is a huge circle formed by the pattern in the center of the carpet, which is layered around the center of the carpet and surrounded by corners. This rich pattern design makes each Persian carpet unique and full of artistic value.
Persian introduction
Persia, an old transliteration of Iran's ancient Greek and Latin in Europe, is actually the ancient name of Iran. Historically, Iran has established many powerful empires in West Asia, Central Asia and South Asia, such as Achemani Dynasty, Sassanian Dynasty and Safavi Dynasty. Among these empires, the Achaemenid dynasty was established after Cyrus II unified the Iranian plateau. It is the first great empire across Asia, Europe and Africa in history, marking the rise of Persia as a powerful empire.
At its peak, the territory of the Persian Empire started from the Indus and Pamirs in the east, connected with the Balkans and the Mediterranean Sea in the west, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea in the south, and the Caucasus Mountains and the Aral Sea in the north. This empire has gradually grown from a small tribe to a powerful force across Asia, Europe and Africa, which has had a far-reaching impact on world history. Today's Persia is no longer the glorious empire in ancient times, but the name of Iran. Nevertheless, Persian cultural and historical heritage still affects modern Iran and even the world.