The field guide · Named designs, signatures and dates
Inscription panel (katibeh) کتیبه
A cartouche is an elongated compartment with pointed or lobed ends, used as a repeating unit in borders and to frame inscriptions. An inscription panel (katibeh) holds woven words: a signature, a date, a dedication or lines of poetry. The Ardabil carpet's cartouche holds a verse of Hafez, a name and a date.
Also cartouche · cartouches · kitabeh · inscribed
See also Signed rug (signature), Dated rug, Border
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