Tree Of Life Persian Rug History

This piece has green base color with cream border.

Tree of life persian rug history.

This inspiring symbol has taken on many names throughout time including the holy tree the world tree or tree of love. In early persian mythology we find the tree of life called the gaokerena a sacred haoma tree containing all the seeds necessary for giving life the world. Description fine antique silk persian kashan tree of life rug genuine woven carpet art intricate santa barbara design center rugs and more 4 2 x 6 7 come visit us at santa barbara design center 410 olive st santa barbara ca 93101. Persian carpets and rugs of various types were woven in parallel by nomadic tribes in village and town workshops and by royal court manufactories alike.

First quarter of the 20th century 1910 this extraordinary antique carpet is decorated with a prominent tree of life pattern with strongly arching. The history of persian rugs persian carpet a culmination of artistic magnificence dates back to 2 500 years ago. Tree of life design antique tabriz rug country of origin. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs to the south east of persia is the city of kerman or kirman and to the north of kerman is the village of laver or raver which has a rug weaving history.

The iranians were among the pioneer carpet weavers of the ancient civilizations having achieved a superlative degree of perfection through centuries of creativity and ingenuity. The design is tree of life which is a popular element in many vintage persian rugs and is one of the oldest symbols found in rug design. The jureidinis have been surrounded by luxurious oriental and persian rugs their entire lives. The rug life was founded by john and sabrina jureidini.