Publisher's Synopsis
In 17th century Persia, a 14-year-old woman finds herself alone with her mother, without a dowry. They journey to Isfahan, to work for her uncle, a rich rug designer in the court of the legendary Shah Abbas the Great. The young woman blossoms as a brilliant designer of carpets, a rarity in a craft dominated by men. But while her talent flourishes, her prospects for happiness grow dim...
