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Carpet “Khosrow and Shirin”

Early XX century

National History Museum of Azerbaijan

National History Museum of Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan

Carpet and carpeting products are of the beautiful examples of Azerbaijani folk art. The carpet was woven on the motives of Nizami Ganjavi`s poem “Khosrow and Shirin”. Its beam thread is of wool and weft is of cotton. It was decorated with a variety of plot and botanical illustrations. The chovgan (game) was also portrayed on it.

Details

  • Title: Carpet “Khosrow and Shirin”
  • Date Created: Early XX century
  • Location: Tabriz
  • Physical Dimensions: 210 cm x 150 cm
  • Medium: Fleecy

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