Ghalin History

TITLE: Tabriz Silk Medallion Carpet

ORIGIN: North-west Iran, Tabriz, East-Azerbaijan Province

EOCH. PERIOD: Safavid Empire, Iran

DATE: First half of 16^th century

MATERIAL: Wool, Silk, Gold and Silver Threads

TECHNIQUE: Turkish knot, 600,000 per sq.m. (387 knot per sq.in.)

• 71 knots per 10 cm. across
• 80 knots per 10 cm. lengthwise

DIMENSIONS : 215 x 158 cm (84 x 62 in.)

• Warp of white silk
• Weft of white silk
• Pile of white silk

LOCATION: Carpet Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran

NOTE:

This carpet exhibits significant damage; nevertheless, its captivating patterns continue to draw attention. The “tchi” pattern is discernible amidst the red and floral background, framed by a border. The predominant color in this carpet is “Laaki.” The central “Toranj” has sustained considerable damage. One intriguing design feature of this carpet is found in the border, where individuals appear engaged in conversation, paired off and encircled by beautiful flower patterns. Until the establishment of the Iran Carpet Museum (thanks to the efforts of then-Queen Farah Pahlavi), this carpet was in the possession of the Museum of Ancient Iran.