Silk carpet, 16th-century, Iran, 241 x 178 cm, Met Museum, New York. SourceGreat beasts and flo
Silk carpet, 16th-century, Iran, 241 x 178 cm, Met Museum, New York. SourceGreat beasts and flowering plants make up the design of this rich Iranian rug, believed to have been created in the city of Kashan. Unlike other textiles, the central area of the composition is neither symmetrical nor does it feature any repeated patterns. The individual motifs used instead mean that the eye is constantly drawn to new areas of the design. -- source link
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