This photograph does not do the carpet justice. It is a Persian silk by the master Mir Mehdi. It is from the town of Qum in central Iran. The knot count is 12 per cm or 1.44 million per square meter and the carpet has about 2.5 million knots. It is fine enough that the man who runs the largest carpet store in Doha has a picture of it in his catalog.The motif is the Tree of Life. It originated in Kashmir I am told and is geometric and symetric when from that region. This one is incredibly ornate, asymetric, and has lots of birds.
I would never let you walk on this carpet. It will be hung from the wall.
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Being an "addict" of Lucky Charms you should also be aware that the Tree of Life motif is not only symbolic of life, strength and courage; it is also a talisman that is meant to bring happiness and good fortune to the home.
So, not only do you have a beautiful and valuble peice of art, you got something that will bring you some good mojo as well.
-StuMonkey
Actually, oriental carpets are good collecting pieces for those who like lucky charms. The weavers put symbols that they believe will enhance their lives and those around them into the carpets. Both of the large tribal carpets I have contain the tree of life in smaller symbolic form in them. Frequently there are also symbols for wealth, health, fertility, and general happy life. Some are religious like the prayer carpets. I need the good mojo so that is good...
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