Calligraphic carpet
The calligraphic carpets are the hand-knotted or hand-tufted carpets which are based on Islamic written or Quranic verses. Similar to other rugs, they are made on traditional loom but due to religious value they require extra care.[1] Produced worldwide but mainly manufactured in Pakistan. They are typically crafted in high knot density and with organic material including Wool and Silk which makes this carpet expensive.[2]
Significance
In 2013, a world record of largest calligraphic carpets made in Pakistan which are based on calligraphies of artist Sadequain. The carpets are currently hanging in the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, Karachi.[3]
References
- ↑ Hand-Knotted Calligraphic Carpets — Weaving, Guide & Pricing (in en-US). mwcarpets.com (2025-05-01). Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ↑ Sardar, Marika. Carpets from the Islamic World, 1600–1800 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art (in en). www.metmuseum.org (2003-10-01). Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ↑ Largest Calligraphic Carpets.