History of Ziegler carpets

Written by Administrator | 11 December 2009

Influenced by the principles of Western architectural proportion and room settings, Ziegler carpets were made to achieve a balance and symmetry in keeping with the scale of a room and its furnishings. Carpets woven in the Ziegler workshops featured central medallions or all-over pattern repeats. The latter designs integrated the classic “Shah Abbas” and “Vase” decoration of larger-than-life stylized blossoms and palmettes, suggesting a fantastic garden. Ziegler's Sultanabad carpet enterprise
Author: Annette Ittig
View Article Never overcrowded, these patterns give a sense of open space and elegance. This design scheme varied from the traditional Persian court carpets, which incorporated a profusion of intricate and elaborate floral patterns. The airy visual effect of Ziegler carpets resulted from the design as well as from a weave that was much coarser than that of traditional carpets. The pile was also left higher so it would be soft to the touch, creating a feeling of both visual and physical warmth. Also, fewer color combinations were used, resulting in a simpler balance and harmony; the color green was liberally incorporated, perhaps to echo the English fondness for the countryside.