The Safavid dynasty was succeeded by the Qajars. It was during the reign of the Qajar dynasty that Western culture influenced traditional Iranian designs. This move, a logical return to traditional artistic values, simultaneously eliminated the influence of Western culture. In Iran, the art of carpet weaving has deep historical roots in the Irano-Islamic culture. Among the numerous patterns and designs of the Iranian carpet, Tarhe-Goldani or the vase pattern is observed more than ever before.
Trees are significant elements of Iranian carpet designs.
As one of the dominant patterns, trees designed in various forms reflect Iranian taste and way of thinking through the ages. At different carpet weaving centers, tree forms are used for designing and adorning carpets according to the heritage of that region. The variety of trees also reflect and introduce the art and culture of each region. Fars, Kerman, Tabriz and North Khorasan have all used and still use trees in different forms and great variety. Whatever this motif might symbolize, it serves as an important element in determining the original location of a carpet or rug.