Ardabil Carpet

Maqsud of Kashan
1539–40
Indo-Islamic
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, UK

An enormous Safavid prayer carpet famed for its intricate medallion, floral arabesques, and poetic inscription. Once placed in the shrine of Shaykh Safi al-Din, it exemplifies masterful Persian textile craftsmanship.