Within the depths of a Persian rug is the place where true Persian design is weaved and knotted together harmoniously with mythology. The motifs, form, pattern and symbolism in the Persian carpet speak the mythological language of ancient Persia.
What made Persia and Iran? It was the art of weaving and its culture that knotted Persia historically to become a “mirror of civilization”, long before Pazyryk.
In the Avesta, the holy book of Zoroastrianism, which was the prent religion before the arrival of Islam, Ahura Mazda is the central God and creator. There are certain passages (yasna 29.6 and 48.9) where Ahura is referred to as “Vafush” in the original Avestan.
Each Persian Rug carries the legacy of ancient Persian art. The rich colors, detailed patterns, and hand-knotting reflect centuries of design passed down through generations.
Persia, now Iran, was once the center of rug-making, with weaving considered a sacred and cultural tradition. Even in Zoroastrian texts like the Avesta, the art of weaving is deeply connected to spiritual beliefs and daily life.