What do the symbols and colors mean in Persian rug motifs?
A Persian carpet—like a song—has a rhythm, cadence, and tone. Just like there is no one way to sing a song, there is no right way to see a carpet. The person who made the rug might have observed things in nature or their imagination or surroundings that she or he then conveys in the rug’s design. Often we do not know the intent behind some of the designs because we do not know who the rug-make is and, therefore, we are left to enjoy and interpret it ourselves.
