oct 25, 2260 - 191 The Ardabil Carpet
Description:
1539-1540 CESilk and wool
Maqsud of Kashan
Named after the town of Ardabil, north-west Iran: the place where Sufi al-Din Ardabili was born
Made for the Shrine of Safi al-Din Ardabili; were located side by side in the shrine
Made in 15th ` 16th cen
Made of:
Wool
340 knots per square inch
Dyes with rind and indigo
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 25, 2260
Now
~ 235 years later