The inscriptions on the Safavid mihrab carpets preserved in the Astan Quds Razavi collection constitute one of the most important yet least systematically studied components of these works. Far from being merely decorative, these inscriptions—often containing Qur’anic verses, prophetic sayings, the names of benefactors, and devotional expressions—provide valuable evidence for understanding the religious, cultural, historical, and artistic dimensions of carpet weaving during the Safavid period. Accordingly, the present study seeks to examine the inscriptions on these carpets from a religious-artistic perspective and to clarify their role in shaping the identity of the carpets. The research aims to identify and classify the inscriptions found on Safavid mihrab carpets of Astan Quds Razavi, analyze their textual content and thematic patterns, examine their function within the decorative composition of the carpets, and explain their contribution to the representation of the religious beliefs and values of the period. The study addresses questions such as: How can the themes and concepts expressed in these inscriptions be interpreted? What role do the inscriptions play in the religious decoration and identity of the carpets? And how do they reflect the beliefs and cultural values of the Safavid period? This research is qualitative in nature and adopts a descriptive-analytical method based on library sources and field studies. First, the inscriptions on the Safavid mihrab carpets were identified and documented; then, their contents were examined through content analysis. The findings indicate that the inscriptions perform a dual function: on the one hand, they contribute to the decorative and aesthetic unity of the carpet through harmony with vegetal and geometric motifs; on the other hand, they convey semantic, ritual, and devotional meanings, expressing faith, prayer, and the religious orientation of both the weaver and the audience.

Keywords: گکممکجگمکک

     

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