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Persian rug exhibit continues at Mabee Gerrer

With the rainy weather this Spring Break, this is a perfect time to come to the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art and see the only Egyptian mummy in the state and see the current exhibit Persian Pictorial Rugs before it ends on March 25.

The art of carpet weaving in Iran dates back to 500 B.C. A carpet’s pattern, color palette, and weave are unique to a specific culture, while weaving techniques are specific to a geographic area or tribe. Many of the colors and symbols have deeper meanings: bats represent happiness; the Tree of Life represents heaven or eternal paradise; red represents happiness and joy.

“Most people think of floral and geometric designs on rugs or carpets. These are unique in that they feature images of people, both ancient and modern, “ said Delaynna Trim, MGMoA Curator of Collections.

Most of the rugs in this exhibit are on loan to the museum from a private collector, Mehdy Douraghy. Two of the rugs are from the MGMoA’s permanent collection. These two rugs are mirror images of themselves. They depict a fable about Bahram Gur, a King of Persia who ruled from 421-438AD. The stories were written by the 12th century poet Nezami Ganjavi.

Source: Shawnee News Star

Modern Rugs by Dhesja | Rugs and Carpets Magazine

Modern rugs are rugs that reflect the latest styles and trends. Style and trends are known to be very unpredictable and temporary. Therefore, rug companies are working extra hard to maintain the newness of rugs to best suit the customer. There are very many styles of modern rugs with different contemporary makes. It is only natural for you to feel that you want what is latest in the market, at least to feel like your are part of the changing times. Modern rugs are known for their creativity in designs. Dhesja offers a great selection of different carpets, which surprise by bright colors and creative patterns.

Source: Modern Rugs by Dhesja | Rugs and Carpets Magazine