Az farsh tā ‘arsh: majmū‘ah-i maqālāt

This scholarly volume, titled *Az farsh tā ‘arsh* (From the Carpet to the Throne), compiles twenty-five distinct research articles and lectures by Faz̤l Allāh Ḥishmatī Raz̤avī regarding the celebrated tradition of handwoven carpets in Īrān. Moving beyond technical specifications, Ḥishmatī Raz̤avī investigates the ontological status of the carpet as a convergence of art and industry, whilst also exploring the socio-economic dimensions of the global market. The text delves into the symbolic language of motifs, the interplay between Persian poetry and visual design, and the specific characteristics of regional weaving centres such as Khurāsān. Published by Mu’assasah-i Intishārāt-i Amīr Kabīr in Tihrān, this work serves as a critical resource for understanding the cultural and economic significance of the Persian carpet.