Fragment of a Garden Carpet, 18th century, Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Kurdistan, Cotton (warp, and weft); Wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, L. 109 in. (276.9 cm), Textiles-Rugs, The design of this carpet is based on the classic Persian garden plan as seen from above. In many parts of the Islamic world, gardens take the form of four gardens separated by four narrow canals—symbolizing the four rivers of paradise—and joined in the center by a decorative fountain
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