1- The Pazyryk carpet in the Hermitage Museum, Russia
This carpet tops our List because it is to date the oldest surviving handwoven carpet estimated to be 2,500 years old.
2- Historical Confronted Animal Rug, in the MET, New York
Dated around the 13-14th Century., Late Seljuk (Anatolian Seljuks: 1077-1308), Ilkhanid (1256-1335) or Eldiguzids (Atabegs of Azerbaijan 1135-1225), this carpet takes 2nd place in our Top 5 because is shows the richness of the arts during Seljuk times.
3- Safavid Garden design carpet in the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur
This is one of the most exquisite garden design carpets showcasing the magic of the Persian Gardens and makes no. 3 on our Top 5 list.
4- The Chehel Sotun carpet in the Tehran Carpet Museum, Iran
The Safavid carpets were well known for their floral and garden designs, so this surviving geometric design carpet of that era, found in the Chehel Sotun Castle (Isfahan), is very refreshing. For that reason it makes no. 4 on our list.
5- The Anhalt Carpet in the MET, New York
This magical piece, also made during Safavid times makes no. 5 on our list because of the beautiful peacocks in its design.
