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Detail of an Indo-Esfahan carpet, 17th century; in the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Detail of a Persian kilim from Senneh (Sanandaj), Iran, 19th century. A tapestry-woven wool rug, it has an allover identical repeat pattern of bōtehs (leaves with curling tips) in rows. In the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Full size 1.65 × 1.19 metres.

Detail of a Chinese carpet with an allover floral design framed by several contrasting borders, c. 1900.

Persian silk carpet from Kashan, Iran, featuring a large central medallion with intricate floral patterns in red, gold, and green, bordered by ornate cartouches and cornerpieces.

knots in handmade carpets

Chief design motifs in rugs and carpets.

Chief design motifs in rugs and carpets.

Political map of Iran showing international boundaries, provincial boundaries, and major cities including Tehran, the national capital. Neighboring countries such as Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan are labeled. The map also includes the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the south, with a locator inset highlighting Iran's position in the region.

Political map of Turkey showing provincial boundaries, major cities, and neighboring countries including Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan), Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Bodies of water such as the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea are labeled. An inset locator map highlights Turkey's position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

Caucasus Mountains

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Key People

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William Morris

British artist and author

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Erastus Brigham Bigelow

American industrialist