本次展覽呈現來自薩法維伊朗、鄂圖曼土耳其與莫臥兒印度等地的珍貴地毯，及十至十九世紀的陶瓷、金屬器物、手稿與玉器等藝術品。這些精美的文物，反映了近代早期三大伊斯蘭王朝——薩法維、莫臥兒與鄂圖曼王朝——在貿易、人員流動及外交交流中，所促成的文化與藝術互動。

This exhibition showcases exquisite carpets from the Safavid Iran, Ottoman Turkey, and Mughal India, along with ceramics, metalwork, manuscripts, and jade artifacts from the 10th to 19th centuries. These remarkable pieces reflect the rich cultural exchanges between the three major Islamic empires—Safavid dynasty, Mughal dynasty, and Ottoman dynasty—through trade, migration, and diplomacy.

展品將深入探討皇家地毯與細結地毯的文化意涵、跨區域的知識交流，以及各地特色的藝術風格。大部分展品來自卡塔爾多哈的伊斯蘭藝術博物館，該館擁有世界上最為珍貴的伊斯蘭藝術收藏。

The exhibition delves into the cultural significance of royal and finely knotted carpets, regional knowledge transfer, and local artistic characteristics. Most of the items on display are from the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, home to one of the world’s most renowned collections of Islamic art.

此外，展覽中亦呈現了德干地區多元文化的特色，這些文化元素不僅體現在視覺藝術的創作中，也反映了中國瓷器與絲綢等東方元素對當地宮廷藝術的深遠影響。

Also highlighted are the diverse cultural influences in the Deccan region, where the visual language of the court was inspired by Chinese porcelain and silk.

在莫臥兒帝國的官方儀式中，地毯被賦予了象徵榮譽席位的特殊地位。這些極為精美的大型地毯，常用於裝飾宮殿與主持隆重的宮廷儀式，是伊斯蘭世界標誌性的藝術形式。

In the Mughal Empire, carpets were symbols of honor during official ceremonies. These exquisite, large carpets were used to decorate grand palaces and host royal rituals.

特別是薩法維王朝的阿爾達比勒-薩爾動物地毯，這件地毯由極品羊毛編織，擁有約五百萬個結，並以獨特的斗獸圖案為主題，展示出當時王朝的輝煌。

Notably, the Safavid Ardabil Carpet, made from the finest wool with approximately five million knots, features a repeated animal motif symbolizing the grandeur of the dynasty.

展覽中還包括了羅斯柴爾德開光紋地毯，其中心的「小太陽」圖案，以及上下吊墜的點綴，無不顯示出伊斯蘭藝術的精緻與精妙。此外，還有一件接近16米長的蘇丹宮殿儀式用接待地毯，以及來自印度的全絲綢地毯——其中有一款中央繪有垂柳的地毯，展示了最早的樣式之一，還有供禮拜使用的地毯，均充分展示了伊斯蘭藝術在不同地區的創意與文化多樣性。

Other notable pieces include the Rothschild medallion Carpet, with its central “small sun” motif surrounded by pendant decorations, and a nearly 16-meter-long ceremonial carpet from the Sultan’s palace. There is also one of the earliest examples of an Indian silk carpet, including designs with weeping willows and prayer rugs, showcasing the creativity and cultural diversity of Islamic art across different regions.

此次展覽將帶領觀眾走進一個跨越時空與文化的視覺盛宴，感受這些獨特藝術品背後的歷史與故事。

This exhibition invites visitors to experience a visual journey through time and culture, uncovering the stories and history behind these unique masterpieces.

Date: 2025.6.18 – 10.6
Venue: 香港故宮文化博物館｜ Hong Kong Palace Museum
香港九龍西九文化區博物館道8號｜West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Museum Drive