A recent exhibition held in the rug weaving centre of Isfahan showcased traditional Persian gardens across Iran, including those located at Chahar Bagh, Farahabad, Yazd, and Tabriz. The history of Persian gardens is believed to date back well before common era. Evidence of this appears at Chahar Bagh, where one may still see the remains of the illustrious garden of Cyrus the Great (circa 500BCE), the founder of the Achaemenid (Persian) Empire.
Gardens across Persian were (and still are) a place of solace, and featured a multitude of plants that were not only aesthetically pleasing, but more importantly, provided sustenance and were beneficial for health. They flourished in a society that appreciated nature and the gifts it provided.
Garden Carpet
Rugweavers drew upon these flourishing gardens for inspiration. The “Garden Carpet” is a specific type of traditional Persian floorcovering. Its design is the image of a Persian garden, usually gloriously in full bloom. Trees, flowers, streams and other features of a garden can be seen, sections created by vertical paths on which figures may be traversing. In the centre of the design may be a structure, perhaps a water body visited by animals.
Today, Garden Carpets may be categorized as “Pictorial Carpets” since their design captures an image.
Appreciation for nature has also been expressed in traditional Persian rugs and carpets that may not be considered as Garden Carpets. In fact, almost all designs, regardless of origin, feature some form of flower or plant, whether it be the complete form or just a portion of it. Designs may feature a single tree of life, clusters of flowerheads, or a border composed of vines – whatever it may be, the usage of flowers and plants express a profound affinity with nature.
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