In Persian, Delsetan means captivating, enchanting or winning the heart; the name was inspired by the butterfly motif with its open wings and the delicate beauty it acquires in silk, drawing the eye in a manner distinct from the woollen versions named Delroba. In the Delsetan Carpet, the predominance of red and the symmetrical movement of arabesque branches create the image of a butterfly with open wings. This reinterpretation of motifs from the Safavid school, with its floral border and delicate vegetal details, is one of the silk weavings of the Bordbar Collection.
| Dimensions | 165 × 115 cm |
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The Delsetan Carpet was created with inspiration from the designs of Safavid-period carpets. Its principal motif consists of four curved, symmetrical sections adorned with blossoms and scrolling branches, which together form the shape of a butterfly with open wings. The red of these sections stands out distinctly against the dark ground, with blue and golden-toned motifs appearing among them.
The richly patterned border, with its repeated blossoms and leaves, continues the colour harmony of the central field.
