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THE WORK, INTERPRETED

Beyond the
image.

INVESTIGATION

Seven Metres. No Signature.

The extraordinary lives of an Iranian carpet—and the names missing from its history.

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Garden Carpet — Maker unknown
The Weaver · Iran

Garden Carpet

Maker unknown · Second half of the 18th century

Silk Animal Carpet — Maker unknown
The Weaver · Iran / probably Kashan

Silk Animal Carpet

Maker unknown · Second half 16th century