Learn about the uniqueness of Sufi carpets, genuine masterpieces of craftsmanship, handwoven with great precision. Each carpet is unique and features geometric patterns, mystical symbols, and vivid colors that echo Sufi teachings.
Photo: Carpet featuring a portrait of Nur ‘Ali Shah, circa early 20th century, Kerman, Iran.
In the Sufi tradition, the patterns depicted on carpets are steeped in rich symbolic meaning, which evoke spiritual and philosophical concepts. Carpet makers see their work as a form of meditation and devotion.
Explore the carpets at the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO® and appreciate their technical mastery, aesthetic qualities, and symbolism. These carpets are much more than decorative objects.
Carpet with birds. Iran, 20th century. Silk.
