Abolghassem Jeddi Workshop Black Dome Pattern 79x126cm (ID25009)

When laid at the entrance, golden and orange feathers radiate from the jet-black ground towards the central rosette, creating a scene reminiscent of looking up at the dome ceiling of a mosque. Above the fringe, small lions and elephants march in a hidden picture. It's a piece that reveals more the closer you look.

Dome Pattern (Gombadi) from Aboulghassem Jeddi Workshop

This is a work from the Aboulghassem Jeddi workshop, a top brand of Qum silk. As the work title "Domical" suggests, it depicts the view of a mosque's dome ceiling (Gombad) from directly below, laid out on the carpet. Twelve ribs radiate from the central rosette, each containing intricate floral and geometric patterns. Gold and orange emerge from the jet-black ground, creating a sense of three-dimensional depth.

The Difficulty of Jet Black, the Skill of Jeddi

In silk carpets, achieving a beautiful, even black is a particularly difficult process. In this piece, the entire field and border are unified in black, and by intricately weaving high-density gold and orange patterns into it, the colors enhance each other to the utmost. Below the border is a procession of small lions and elephants, a classic playful touch of concealing ancient Persian symbols of kingship along the edge of the carpet.

The Intricacy and Luster Unique to Silk

Because it is made of 100% silk with fine threads, every single radiating rib, the intricate flowers of the central rosette, the continuous floral patterns of the border, and even the lions and elephants above the fringe are discernible. The jet black deepens and the gold and orange emerge depending on the angle of the light, a characteristic expression of silk.

How to Incorporate It Into Your Home

Measuring 79x126cm, it's the perfect size for an entrance mat, wall hanging, or framed as a centerpiece in a living room or study. The combination of jet black and gold is easy to match with white walls, wooden floors, and modern interiors, adding a touch of urban elegance to the space.

This is a one-of-a-kind piece selected by the owner at the workshop in Qum. You can see the actual luster and the intricacy of the radiating ribs, as well as the procession of lions and elephants hidden above the fringe, in the video. Golestan Persian Carpet Specialty Store.