Persia had a distinct tradition of ornamental design, setting it apart from other countries in the region. While sharing with them an interest in geometric patterns and ornate calligraphy, traditional Persian design is special in its emphasis on the natural world and its treatment of figurative elements, such as birds and other animals; it is most famously employed in the creation of rugs. Persian Designs presents a diverse collection of patterns and designs, ranging from simple and elegant elements to complex and highly ornate interlocking patterns. It also contains some examples of practical applications of the designs.

Agile Rabbit Editions contain stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The pictures can also be used to produce postcards, or to decorate your letters, flyers, etc. They can be imported directly from the CD into most design, image-manipulation, illustration, word-processing and e-mail programs; no installation is required. For most applications, single images can be used free of charge. Please consult our section on image rights for conditions.

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