Animal rugs

Dnimalrugs are to be found in rather large numbers in the museums and private collections. Human figures*seldom are depicted and the animal forms do not point to the chase.

They were woven in Persia and also in India and are usually of silk with silver threads interwoven, but some are of wool.

Perhaps the most perfectly preserved specimen is in the Poldi-Pezzoli Museum in Milan. In material, in technical perfection and in the soft shining texture of its wool it is exceptional.

It is rich in Chinese motifs, such as flying clouds, cranes and the Tschi. Persian genii are also included in the designs.