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The design incorporates a large medallion, and it is geometric with curvilinear elements.<ref name=":2" /> Thus, it is characterized as a [[Rectilinear polygon|rectilinear]] [[Gul (design)|medallion]]-[[spandrel]] design.<ref name=":0" /> |
The design incorporates a large medallion, and it is geometric with curvilinear elements.<ref name=":2" /> Thus, it is characterized as a [[Rectilinear polygon|rectilinear]] [[Gul (design)|medallion]]-[[spandrel]] design.<ref name=":0" /> |
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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 has a cotton base with a [[knot density]] of 65 symmetrical knots per square inch.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last=Stone|first=Peter F.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pxTQAgAAQBAJ&dq|title=Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins|date=2013-11-19|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-1184-4|language=en}}</ref> It may be recognized by its blue [[Warp and weft|wefts]].<ref name=":1" /> The rug is designed so the [[knot]] counts are higher but no higher than many carpets that have the [[geometric]] design. |
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 has a cotton base with a [[knot density]] of 65 symmetrical knots per square inch.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last=Stone|first=Peter F.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pxTQAgAAQBAJ&dq|title=Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins|date=2013-11-19|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-1184-4|language=en}}</ref> |
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It may be recognized by its blue [[Warp and weft|wefts]], especially in the medallions.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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The rug is designed so the [[knot]] counts are higher but no higher than many carpets that have the [[geometric]] design. |
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Typically, an Ahar rug measures approximately 9 x 12 feet.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book|last=Jacobsen|first=Charles|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qoTQAgAAQBAJ&dq|title=Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide|date=2012-08-21|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-0415-0|language=en}}</ref> |
Typically, an Ahar rug measures approximately 9 x 12 feet.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book|last=Jacobsen|first=Charles|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qoTQAgAAQBAJ&dq|title=Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide|date=2012-08-21|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-0415-0|language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:21, 24 December 2020
The Ahar rug, also called 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 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
Ahar carpets are woven by people who live in Ahar county and by nomads in the region.[2] They are made in villages including Qunigh, Cheshme Vazan, Qurchi Kandi, Mazraeh-ye Hajj Abedin, Mazraeh-ye Mazare, Kaqalaq and Kalhur.[3]
Characteristics
The design incorporates a large medallion, and it is geometric with curvilinear elements.[4] Thus, it is characterized as a rectilinear medallion-spandrel design.[3]
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 has a cotton base with a knot density of 65 symmetrical knots per square inch.[5]
It may be recognized by its blue wefts, especially in the medallions.[5][4]
The rug is designed so the knot counts are higher but no higher than many carpets that have the geometric design.
Typically, an Ahar rug measures approximately 9 x 12 feet.[4]
References
- ^ Nouri-Zadeh, Sh., Persian Carpet; The Beautiful Picture of Art in History, Retrieved on June 5, 2008
- ^ Sarvar H., Kashani Asl A., Salahi Sarikhan Biglou V., Lalepour M. 2015. Evaluation of the Capabilities of Development of Ahar city of Iran, with an Emphasis on the Role of Road Transportation Network. J. Civil Eng. Urban., 5(2):108-115.
- ^ a b Abdi, 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.
- ^ a b c Jacobsen, Charles (2012-08-21). Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0415-0.
- ^ a b Stone, Peter F. (2013-11-19). Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-1184-4.
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