An antique Persian Iranian Safavid dynasty hand woven embroidered red textile blanket. The textile is adorned with hand woven raised floral and foliage motifs. Circa: 17th century. Safavid Iran or Safavid Persia, also referred to as the Safavid Empire, was one of the greatest Iranian empires after the 7th century Muslim conquest of Persia, which was ruled from 1501 to 1736 by the Safavid dynasty. Antique Iranian Persian Textiles, Embroidered Tapestry Blankets, Carpets, Wall and Home Decor, and Collectibles.