The design is a top priority, as the quality of texture and the type of yarn used in the carpet are important and significant care is also required to select high-quality carpets. Undoubtedly, the Iranian carpet reflects Iranian identity. The design of the carpet, regardless of the cultural region of production, the raw materials used, and the color combinations, represents Iranian historical rituals. Iranian art is decorative because of the details and taste put into various designs and handicrafts by the artists of this land. One of the most complete and widespread forms of this art is reflected in Iranian carpets.

The Eslimi Design

Many experts in the field of Persian miniature Iranian history believe that this design is derived from the word Islim, meaning germination and rooting. The Eslimi design has been one of the most significant and central designs in the Iranian painting and miniature from ancient times to the present day and has received much attention since the Safavid era. Eslimi designs depict the twisting and curling of tree branches. This design, in fact, symbolizes the tree of life. In some cases, it is a vine whose leaves are arranged in a special order. All Eslimi curves have an inward and an outward direction, which is part of their essence, representing the tendency to infiniteness and reflecting immortality. The structure of the Eslimi design consists of three parts as follows:

Spiral curves: In the Eslimi design, the spiral curves are like the stem of a plant to which the other components are attached.

Closing ridges: They are typically used to connect the spiral curves in the Eslimi design.

Kapali: As there are leaves, flowers, and buds in plants, the Kapali is also a symbol of leaves, flowers, and buds.

The Eslimi Design and Carpet Industries

One of the features of the Iranian carpet design is its detailed and sophisticated pattern. In other words, a glance at an Iranian carpet shows that an entire surface covered with flowers and leaves that are connected by scrolling and interlacing lines. The beauty of these designs lies in their peace and harmony combined with the intertwined design and pattern.

The Eslimi design is one of the Iranian arts applied in different areas such as carpet weaving, tiling, pottery, stucco, etc. A variety of designs are used in weaving Iranian carpets, among which the Eslimi design is one of the most famous arts. The image of tree branches, regularly and pleasantly twisted, represents the Eslimi type of carpet design, which is familiar to all those who know the art of painting, miniature, and carpet industry.

The Eslimi design as elegant design are widely used and popular in many carpet-weaving centers, particularly in the central regions of Iran, such as Isfahan. The Eslimi design has different types, including leaves, simple designs, complex designs, spiral (galaxy), medallion design – corner, curves, broken lines, floral, etc.

Ekbatan Carpet Company (A brand as valuable as machine-made carpet) has included various designs and patterns in its products to fit the tastes and meet the demands of various customers. The company uses high-quality raw materials and strives to market the best quality carpets with the most attractive and catching designs. The Eslimi design is one of the prominent features found in Ekbatan Carpet Company products.