The Aesthetics of Color and Design in Beluchi Mihrabi Carpets

Among the Persian carpets, Beluchi Mihrabi carpets have a special place for carpet experts. In fact, Beluchi carpets represent the traditions and cultural values of their weavers making them distinguished from other carpets. In other words, Beluchi identity of such carpets is easily recognizable. However, the aesthetics of Beluchi Mihrabi carpets is rooted in their weaver's mentality beautifully represented in their carpets and other hand-woven objects. This mentality is a combination of the weaver's religious beliefs and the natural wonders surrounding them. This study aimed to examine the aesthetics of color and design of Beluchi Mihrabi carpets. The data were gathered based on library sources and were analyzed descriptively. In order to have a better understanding of the aesthetics of Beluchi carpets, in the first place, their cultural beliefs and customs of Beluches must be understood. The results indicated that the representation of colors and designs in Beluchi Mihrabi carpets is closely related with Islamic aesthetics and thoughts.