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This 16th-century Persian rug, housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship. Known as the "Chelsea Carpet," it features 738,700 Persian knots per square meter and a luxurious combination of silk and wool. Its intricate design includes medallions, blossoming trees, mythical creatures like phoenixes and dragons, and a serene central pool filled with fish. Sharing a stylistic connection with the famed Ardabil Carpet, it is considered one of the most beautiful rugs in the world, showcasing Persia's rich cultural legacy in carpet weaving.

The “Garden” carpet, originating from northwest Persia in the early 16th century, is the earliest known example of the garden design. Likely crafted in Heriz, it features a vibrant layout of canals with fish, ducks, medallions adorned with birds, deer, and blossoms, all framed by a floral border. Woven with wool, cotton, and silk, it boasts intricate craftsmanship with 307,200 knots per square meter. This historic masterpiece, once part of the Figdor Collection, now resides in the Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst in Vienna.

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.