Textiles have been produced in Iran for over 2,500 years, and form an important part of their material culture. The intricately woven silk textiles produced in Safavid Iran between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries are often considered to be the peak of this art. Complex designs of people, animals, and plants are woven into a variety of silk fabrics including velvet, lampas, and brocade, as well as silk rugs. The textile industry provided an important source of revenue and trade goods for Iran, giving it economic as well as cultural importance. This essay from the Metropolitan Museum of Art webpage provides detailed information as well as images of textiles from this time period.

https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/safa_3/hd_safa_3.htm