Polish carpets

These are the fabulously beautiful silk and gold and silver rugs that for so many years "stumped the experts." They were first found in Poland, in the palaces and castles of the rich nobles.

Coats of arms of Polish nobility were woven into them, and their colors were almost pastel compared to the deep glowing tones of most Persians. Others have come to light in various European countries.

Only two or three have been found in Persia, but experts now agree that they were woven there in the early seven­teenth century.