A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid Period
Among the significant decorative elements in Safavid carpets-representing a fusion of Islamic art and culture-is the use of inscriptions containing Qur’anic verses, poetry, or supplications. Mihrab-design carpets, in particular, were commonly adorned with Qur’anic inscriptions and functioned as pray...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
| Published: |
University of Quranic Studies and Sciences
2025-05-01
|
| Series: | قرآن فرهنگ و تمدن |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://qcc.quran.ac.ir/article_222267_b44f2e8aa9b11a9390ab5f5ba1a91c91.pdf |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1849430596817780736 |
|---|---|
| author | Elaheh Panjahbashi Rana Mohammadzadeh |
| author_facet | Elaheh Panjahbashi Rana Mohammadzadeh |
| author_sort | Elaheh Panjahbashi |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Among the significant decorative elements in Safavid carpets-representing a fusion of Islamic art and culture-is the use of inscriptions containing Qur’anic verses, poetry, or supplications. Mihrab-design carpets, in particular, were commonly adorned with Qur’anic inscriptions and functioned as prayer rugs. In such cases, Qur’anic verses were not merely ornamental but conveyed religious meaning. This article examines how Islamic concepts—especially the content of Āyat al-Kursī-are manifested in the inscriptions of two selected mihrab carpets from the Safavid period. It aims to explore the relationship between the Qur’anic content of the inscriptions and the arabesque motifs and mihrab designs. The study addresses two main questions: What are the formal and semantic features of the woven inscriptions in these carpet bands? And how do the inscriptions relate to the visual motifs and designs? Relying on library sources and image analysis, and using a historical-descriptive method, the research finds that the content of the inscriptions-such as specific verses and dhikr formulas-functions in harmony with the architectural and floral elements of the mihrab-shaped carpets. This confluence of sacred text and design showcases the unity of Islamic art and faith, turning the carpets into a manifestation of Qur’anic meaning. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-c9f5d1dc599f4e979de0e3e2166513e9 |
| institution | Kabale University |
| issn | 2783-3356 |
| language | fas |
| publishDate | 2025-05-01 |
| publisher | University of Quranic Studies and Sciences |
| record_format | Article |
| series | قرآن فرهنگ و تمدن |
| spelling | doaj-art-c9f5d1dc599f4e979de0e3e2166513e92025-08-20T03:27:56ZfasUniversity of Quranic Studies and Sciencesقرآن فرهنگ و تمدن2783-33562025-05-01628711210.22034/jksl.2025.489548.1412222267A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid PeriodElaheh Panjahbashi0Rana Mohammadzadeh1Associate Professor Department of Painting, Faculty of Art, Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran.M.A. Student in painting, Faculty of Visual Arts, University of Art, Tehran, Iran.Among the significant decorative elements in Safavid carpets-representing a fusion of Islamic art and culture-is the use of inscriptions containing Qur’anic verses, poetry, or supplications. Mihrab-design carpets, in particular, were commonly adorned with Qur’anic inscriptions and functioned as prayer rugs. In such cases, Qur’anic verses were not merely ornamental but conveyed religious meaning. This article examines how Islamic concepts—especially the content of Āyat al-Kursī-are manifested in the inscriptions of two selected mihrab carpets from the Safavid period. It aims to explore the relationship between the Qur’anic content of the inscriptions and the arabesque motifs and mihrab designs. The study addresses two main questions: What are the formal and semantic features of the woven inscriptions in these carpet bands? And how do the inscriptions relate to the visual motifs and designs? Relying on library sources and image analysis, and using a historical-descriptive method, the research finds that the content of the inscriptions-such as specific verses and dhikr formulas-functions in harmony with the architectural and floral elements of the mihrab-shaped carpets. This confluence of sacred text and design showcases the unity of Islamic art and faith, turning the carpets into a manifestation of Qur’anic meaning.https://qcc.quran.ac.ir/article_222267_b44f2e8aa9b11a9390ab5f5ba1a91c91.pdfsafavidmihrab carpetqur’anic versesinscriptionsmotifs |
| spellingShingle | Elaheh Panjahbashi Rana Mohammadzadeh A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid Period قرآن فرهنگ و تمدن safavid mihrab carpet qur’anic verses inscriptions motifs |
| title | A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid Period |
| title_full | A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid Period |
| title_fullStr | A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid Period |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid Period |
| title_short | A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid Period |
| title_sort | study of the reflection of qur anic verses in mihrab carpets of the safavid period |
| topic | safavid mihrab carpet qur’anic verses inscriptions motifs |
| url | https://qcc.quran.ac.ir/article_222267_b44f2e8aa9b11a9390ab5f5ba1a91c91.pdf |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT elahehpanjahbashi astudyofthereflectionofquranicversesinmihrabcarpetsofthesafavidperiod AT ranamohammadzadeh astudyofthereflectionofquranicversesinmihrabcarpetsofthesafavidperiod AT elahehpanjahbashi studyofthereflectionofquranicversesinmihrabcarpetsofthesafavidperiod AT ranamohammadzadeh studyofthereflectionofquranicversesinmihrabcarpetsofthesafavidperiod |