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It is a distinctive [[carpet]] in the [[Heriz]] group of carpets. However the Ahar rug has a more [[linear]] design than the Heriz types. The rug is designed so the [[knot]] counts are higher but no higher than many carpets that have the [[geometric]] design <ref>[http://www.persiancarpetguide.com/sw-asia/Rugs/Persian/Ahar_Rugs/Ahar_Rugs.htm www.persiancarpetguide.com], Retrieved on June 5, 2008</ref> |
It is a distinctive [[carpet]] in the [[Heriz]] group of carpets. However the Ahar rug has a more [[linear]] design than the Heriz types. The rug is designed so the [[knot]] counts are higher but no higher than many carpets that have the [[geometric]] design <ref>[http://www.persiancarpetguide.com/sw-asia/Rugs/Persian/Ahar_Rugs/Ahar_Rugs.htm www.persiancarpetguide.com], Retrieved on June 5, 2008</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= http://theredcarpet.org.uk| title= the red carpet }} Sunday, 5 November 2017 </ref> |
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Revision as of 21:03, 4 November 2017
The Ahar carpet is a type of Persian carpet made in the town of Ahar in Ahar County near Mount Sabalan in Iran.[1]
History
Over the last 30 years Ahar carpets have emerged as a recognizable group in the marketplace, and are sold in many parts of Iran outside its town of origin.
Characteristics
It is a distinctive carpet in the Heriz group of carpets. However the Ahar rug has a more linear design than the Heriz types. The rug is designed so the knot counts are higher but no higher than many carpets that have the geometric design [2][3]
References
- ^ Nouri-Zadeh, Sh., Persian Carpet; The Beautiful Picture of Art in History, Retrieved on June 5, 2008
- ^ www.persiancarpetguide.com, Retrieved on June 5, 2008
- ^ "the red carpet". Sunday, 5 November 2017
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