In Persian rugs, lions roar with bravery, deer prance with grace, birds soar with spirit.
Paintings echo the same meaning, each animal adding its own vibe – lions for guts, deer for calm, birds for rising above. It’s not just decor, it’s a tale of symbols.
In the world of art, eagles and trees reign. Eagles, with their freedom and power, stand as guardians in Persian rugs and as symbols of liberty in paintings.
Trees link earth and heaven in rugs, while in paintings, they’re all about life and growth, bridging the physical and spiritual.
Before modernism, the line between painting and rug design was often blurred. Without context, a rug’s detail could be mistaken for a classical painting.
Take Chinese art—both in silk scrolls and hand-knotted rugs, the dragon appears with the same grace and symbolism. Ink or wool, the message remains: power, protection, and beauty.