History of the Ardabil Carpet
The Ardabil Carpet was made as one of a matching pair in the late 1530s for the shrine at Ardabil. After an earthqu…
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How the Ardabil Carpet was made
The Ardabil Carpet, like most textiles, consists of warps and wefts. it was made on a loom by knotting short length…
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The design of the Ardabil Carpet
The entire surface of the Ardabil carpet is covered by a single integrated design - an impressive feat in view of t…
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The Ardabil Carpet - a new perspective
This most famous of Persian carpets: there is an 'Ardabil' at 10 Downing Street and even Hitler had an 'Ardabil' in…
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Basic carpet structure
Basic Carpet Structure
Oriental carpets: counting asymmetrical knots
Jennifer Wearden, textile curator, talks about the construction and quality of oriental carpets.
Oriental carpets: warp, weft and knots
Jennifer Wearden, textile curator, talks about the construction and quality of oriental carpets.
Oriental carpets: colour abrash
Jennifer Wearden, textile curator, talks about the construction and quality of oriental carpets.
Ephemeral or permanent? Illuminating the Bullerswood carpet
The Bullerswood carpet was designed by William Morris and woven by Morris & Co, Hammersmith, London, in about 1889. It has only rarely been displayed and is still virtually unfaded. Due to the size of the carpet, it will be displayed vertically in the British Galleries.
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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Washcloth (Orange Carpet)
These one-of-a-kind designs are inspired by the Islamic carpet collection in the V&A's Jameel Gallery.
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