A Comparative Study of the Religious Components of Qajar and Pahlavi Carpets

A comparative analysis of Qajar and Pahlavi-era carpets reveals that religious motifs, particularly those depicting the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Shiite Imams like Imam Ali (AS), were more prevalent and enduring in Qajar carpets. This study, conducted through a historical and descriptive-analytical approach, examined 28 carpet samples with religious themes from seven Iranian museums, including the Golestan Palace Museum. The findings indicate that Qajar carpets played a significant role in transmitting Islamic concepts due to their strong religious influence on society, whereas Pahlavi-era carpets showed fewer religious motifs as social conditions evolved. This research highlights the cultural and artistic shifts between these two periods, providing insights into the evolving use of religious imagery in Iranian carpet art.

Abbasi Shokat Abad, A. H.,. (2021). A Comparative Study of the Religious Components of Qajar and Pahlavi Carpets. Journal of Islamic Crafts, 5(1), 19–34. https://doi.org/10.52547/jic.5.1.19