Ahar rug
TheAhar rug,also called Ahar carpet, is a type ofPersian carpetmade in the town ofAharinAhar Countyis the capital ofKaradag KhanateinIran.[1]
The name of the rug references the city and region of origin.[2]
History
[edit]Over the last 30 years Ahar rugs have emerged as a recognizable group in the marketplace, and they are sold in many parts of Iran outside their town of origin.
Production
[edit]Ahar carpets are woven by people who live in Ahar county and by nomads in the region.[3]They are made in Ahar city and villages including Qunigh, Arpaliq, Cheshme Vazan, GangalAbad, ZandAbad, Galandar, Bohol, Afil, Nagareh koob, Vardin, Qarajeh,Qurchi Kandi,Mazraeh-ye Hajj Abedin,Mazraeh-ye Mazare,KaqalaqandKalhur.[4]
Characteristics
[edit]The design incorporates a large medallion,[5]and it is geometric with curvilinear elements.[6]Thus, it is characterized as arectilinearmedallion-spandreldesign.[4]
An Ahar rug may be recognized by its bluewefts,especially in the medallions.[7][6]The background is generally some shade ofred,brick,orrose,and the large corners, created by the spandrels, are typicallyivory-colored.[5][6]
A standard Ahar rug measures approximately 9 x 12 feet.[6]The rug is designed so theknotcounts are higher but no higher than many carpets that have thegeometricdesign. The rug has acottonorwool[5]base with aknot densityof 65 symmetrical knots per square inch.[7]The rugs are known for their quality compared to other Persian handmade rugs.[6]
It is a distinctivecarpetin theHerizgroup of carpets.[8][9]It is influenced by the Heriz andTabrizstyles.[6]
References
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- ^abAbdi, Somayeh; Bassam, Seyed Jalal Eddin; Mirzaei, Abdollah (2015-09-10)."Analysis of Design and Pattern of Contemporary Village Carpets of Ahar".Journal Scientific Goljaam.11(27): 77–97.
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