Beyond Utility: Rugs of Southwest Persia

This online exhibition of 16 rugs from Southwest Persia tells a complex story of the way these peoples were able to capture the minds and markets of the world for their designs. Most often, these rugs are bolder and display a somewhat less refined design than the glorious formal urban rugs of the large cities of old Persia, but that quality is not a shortcoming. The strong geometry and explosion of color within these rugs create a forceful artistic impact.

See the online exhibition