Handmade Iranian carpet is a symbol of Iranian art
Iranian carpet symbol of Iran Culture
when it comes to Iranian culture and identity, the carpet is undoubtedly one of the prominent symbols that show this culture and identity, All Iranian handmade carpets have their own destiny and story, and love and originality can be found in their story. A sign of Iranian art can be seen in handmade carpets of all cities, and in the world of symbolism, every carpet is readable like a book and has a story in it.
Apart from the carpet industry, which today has become one of the strongest commercial levers of the country, this Iranian art also has a cultural function.
So that the designs and patterns of each not only represent a special historical period but also reveal symbols of the culture of its weavers who are from specific regions of Iran.
The pattern of Iranian carpet
Iranian carpets, which have generally been the manifestation of Ferdows Barin or the gardens of Iranian paradise, have brought with them the atmosphere and tranquility of Iranian architecture. The use of colors such as turquoise, azure, amber and Iranian red and hundreds of other unique colors that originate from Iranian tiling and the variety of colors of the country’s soils, with the softness of silk and wool of nomadic sheep, deeply associated with the culture of this country.
Beginning of Iran carpet weaving
Although the date of the beginning of the carpet weaving is not known and it is not clear from which region the weaving of the carpet started, but most historians and archaeologists agree that the Iranians were among the first tribes to weave the carpet.
Evidence suggests that the carpet was created for purely functional purposes, such as protecting the villagers’ houses from the cold and damp and at least opened its way as ornamental work and a sign of change in the houses of aristocrats and nobles.
In the next article, we will describe the history of carpet weaving in Iran.
