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The Pazyryk

The Pazyryk

In 1949, Russian archaeologist S. I. Rudenko unearthed a remarkable rug preserved by ice in a tumulus in the Altai Mountains of Central Asia. This extraordinary find, dating back to the Achaemenid period, is the only rug from this era to have survived to the present day.
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The Persian Carpet: Up to 1800

The Persian Carpet: Up to 1800

Many of the carpets preserved in museums across Iran, Europe, and the United States date back to the 16th and 17th centuries, a period that coincided with the rise of the great Flemish and Dutch painting schools. This book connects these masterpieces to the creations of the 19th and 20th centuries. The 18th century, however, marked a significant break due to negligible production. This era, marked by war, invasions, and civil unrest, was not conducive to the flourishing of arts and craftsmanship.
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Dating Persian Rugs: An Insight

Dating Persian Rugs: An Insight

Many Persian rugs feature inscriptions within a cartouche, often revealing the name of the commissioner, the artist, or the factory and year of creation. These inscriptions typically use the Hegira calendar rather than the Iranian calendar. To convert a Hegira date to the Christian era, subtract 3% of the inscribed date and add 622. The Hegira calendar begins with the Prophet Mohammed’s migration from Mecca, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.

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