Tree Motifs in Persian Prayer Rugs: Meaning and Design
A visual, source-led guide to tree motifs in Persian prayer rugs, including mihrab structure, cypress and garden imagery, regional examples, and careful interpretation.
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Sonqor Rugs: Village Motifs, Symbolism and Identification
A visual, source-led guide to Sonqor rugs, the Sonqor and Koliai naming relationship, documented village motifs, symbolic interpretations, and careful identification.
Hamadan Rugs: Weaving Structure, Motifs and Regional Variations
Hamadan rugs form a diverse western Iranian weaving network. Learn how structure, regional labels, medallions, Mahi fields and careful visual comparison work together.
Malayer Rugs: A Visual Guide to Weaves, Motifs and Regional Styles
Malayer rugs are a diverse western Iranian weaving family. Learn how structure, layout, angular drawing, colour and local pattern names work together in a careful identification.
Persian Rug Medallions: Meaning, Structure and Garden Imagery
A readable guide to Persian rug medallions, from visible structure and regional drawing to the garden, basin and center interpretations found in Persian scholarship.
Boteh Motif in Persian Rugs: Meaning, Origins, Types & the Paisley Connection
Explore the meaning, debated origins, and eight recognizable forms of the Boteh—the Persian rug motif widely known in the West as paisley.
L'histoire du motif Soleil et Lion dans les tapis persans
Learn how to read lion motifs in Persian rugs through their action, placement, companions, and historical setting, with Safavid carpet examples and a careful look at the Lion and Sun.