Discover Carpet Art: Silk Kashan Carpet with Gulbenkian Museum

Name: Discover Carpet Art: Silk Kashan Carpet with Gulbenkian Museum
Uploaded: 2024-11-09T11:29:54.741Z
Duration: 7 min 30 s
Channel: Antique Masterpieces
Description: #AntiqueMasterpieces"Kashan was a well-known centre of textile production in Iran, popular for it’s fine silk and sophisticated design. Discover the history and craftsmanship behind the beautiful 16th century silk kashan at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. Jessica Hallett, Curator of the Middle East Collection, tells the story of the textile made of 5 million handwoven knots.

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#AntiqueMasterpieces"Kashan was a well-known centre of textile production in Iran, popular for it’s fine silk and sophisticated design. Discover the history and craftsmanship behind the beautiful 16th century silk kashan at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. Jessica Hallett, Curator of the Middle East Collection, tells the story of the textile made of 5 million handwoven knots.