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The image of a lush and fecund garden (symbolical of Heavenly and earthly Paradise) is one that is deeply rooted in both the religious and cultural heritage of the Persian people. Not only has the arid nature of the land inspired successive rulers to create the most exquisite and luxuriant ornamental gardens in their palaces and towns; it has also spurred generations of textile artists to make their comment by weaving emblems of foliate abundance into their rugs.
The weavers were in no doubt further inspired by their belief in the Islamic after life, which promises that the faithful will dwell in Paradise (also the Persian word for garden). It is therefore not surprising that floral and garden designs feature prominently in Persian rugs.
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