PERSIAN DESIGNS

Persia had a distinct tradition of ornamental design, setting it apart fromother countries in the region. While sharing with them an interest ingeometric patterns and ornate calligraphy, traditional Persian design isspecial in its emphasis on the natural world and its treatment offigurative elements, such as birds and other animals; it is most famouslyemployed in the creation of rugs. Persian Designs presents a diversecollection of patterns and designs, ranging from simple and elegantelements to complex and highly ornate interlocking patterns. It alsocontains some examples of practical applications of the designs