The Great Hunt

10 x 14 ft | Wool

A regal scene unfolds across The Great Hunt, a masterfully woven narrative carpet rooted in the Safavid tradition of Persian hunting rugs. Set against a deep wine ground, the composition comes alive with gazelles, lions, archers, and flowering trees, arranged within a tightly structured, symmetrical field. These hunting scenes once symbolized power, protection, and the balance between nature and rule, woven for palaces and ceremonial spaces.

Rich tones of crimson, antique gold, indigo, and soft ivory animate the surface, while the dense floral framework anchors the movement, preventing the narrative from feeling chaotic. Hand-knotted in fine wool, this piece carries both visual weight and historical presence. Best suited to grand living rooms, libraries, or formal interiors, The Great Hunt functions not just as a rug, but as a statement of storytelling, craftsmanship, and legacy.

Design note: Inspired by Safavid-era Persian hunting carpets, where narrative scenes were woven into highly structured compositions that balanced symbolism, symmetry, and ornament.