Tabriz Mihrab Rugs: Arches, Lamps and Woven Architecture
Five museum examples show how Tabriz weavers transformed the mihrab into open red fields, scalloped arches, hanging lamps and richly inscribed compositions.
Five museum examples show how Tabriz weavers transformed the mihrab into open red fields, scalloped arches, hanging lamps and richly inscribed compositions.
Look closely at William Morris's carpets and drawings, from Persian influences and hand-knotted Hammersmith work to the repeating flowers of Tulip and Lily.