sep 28, 1539 - The Ardabil Carpet
Description:
1539-1540 CESilk and wool
Maqsud of Kashan
• One of the oldest, largest, most beautiful islamic carpets
• Carpets are fundamental for Islamic arts
• Typically made of silk and wools and traded, highly prized
• Name comes from town in NW Iran, home to the shrine of the Sufi saint
• Founded Safavids, most important period for islamic art
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 28, 1539
Now
~ 486 years ago