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==History==

==History==

Taleghan, also spelled Taleqan, is a weaving town located in the foothills of the Alborz Mountains in the Alborz Province of north central Iran. It is situated seventy-five miles (120 km) northwest of the capital city of Tehran. The rugs are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.564-565</ref>

Taleghan, also spelled Taleqan, is a weaving town located in the foothills of the Alborz Mountains in the Alborz Province of north central Iran. It is situated seventy-five miles (120 km) northwest of the capital city of Tehran. The rugs are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century.<ref> Moheban, 2015, 564-565</ref>

==Materials==

==Materials==

===Foundation and Pile===

===Foundation and Pile===

They have a [[Cotton|cotton]] foundation and a medium to long [[Wool|wool]] pile.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.564-565</ref>

They have a [[Cotton|cotton]] foundation and a medium to long [[Wool|wool]] pile.<ref> Moheban, 2015, 564-565</ref>

==Techniques and structures==

==Techniques and structures==

===Color and dyeing===

===Color and dyeing===

Most Taleghans have dark blue or reds for the background and main border coloration. Addition ally, different shades of green, gold, brown, cinnamon and coral are employed in the design elements, medallion, quadrants, and minor borders. Dark brown or black is applied in design outlines.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.564-565</ref>

Most Taleghans have dark blue or reds for the background and main border coloration. Addition ally, different shades of green, gold, brown, cinnamon and coral are employed in the design elements, medallion, quadrants, and minor borders. Dark brown or black is applied in design outlines.<ref> Moheban, 2015, 564-565</ref>

===Motifs and Designs===

===Motifs and Designs===

Taleghan rugs have semigeometric designs in a [[Medallion|medallion]] or allover style. Field designs include traditrional [[Boteh]] (paisley) or [[Herati]] (fish) patterns featuring a variety of tribal motifs. In the medallion style, the center has a lozenge-shaped or hexagonal motif with stylized quadrants in each corner of the field. Taleghan weavers incorporate field and border designs from the [[Hamadan Rug|Hamadan]] and [[Zanjan Rug|Zanjan]] Provinces. Flatwoven Kilim rugs and Jajim Rugs are also made in geometric, tribal styles.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.564-565</ref>

Taleghan rugs have semigeometric designs in a [[Medallion|medallion]] or allover style. Field designs include traditrional [[Boteh]] (paisley) or [[Herati]] (fish) patterns featuring a variety of tribal motifs. In the medallion style, the center has a lozenge-shaped or hexagonal motif with stylized quadrants in each corner of the field. Taleghan weavers incorporate field and border designs from the [[Hamadan Rug|Hamadan]] and [[Zanjan Rug|Zanjan]] Provinces. Flatwoven Kilim rugs and Jajim Rugs are also made in geometric, tribal styles.<ref> Moheban, 2015, 564-565</ref>

===Weaving techniques===

===Weaving techniques===

The formats range from small mats to rugs approximately seven feet by four feet six inches; runners are also produced. They have a cotton foundation and a medium to long wool pile tied in the Turkish ([[Symmetrical|symmetric]]) knot. Taleghan rugs are durably woven and make for long-lasting floor coverings.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.564-565</ref><br>

The formats range from small mats to rugs approximately seven feet by four feet six inches; runners are also produced. They have a cotton foundation and a medium to long wool pile tied in the Turkish ([[Symmetrical|symmetric]]) knot. Taleghan rugs are durably woven and make for long-lasting floor coverings.<ref> Moheban, 2015, 564-565</ref><br>

A symmetric knot is used at a density of about 65 knots per square inch.<ref> Stone, 2013, 279</ref>

A symmetric knot is used at a density of about 65 knots per square inch.<ref> Stone, 2013, 279</ref>

By the last quarter of the twentieth century, many Taleghan weavers switched from making traditional designs to produce styles similar to those of other areas to meet domestic and foreign export demand.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.564-565</ref>

By the last quarter of the twentieth century, many Taleghan weavers switched from making traditional designs to produce styles similar to those of other areas to meet domestic and foreign export demand.<ref> Moheban, 2015, 564-565</ref>

==See also==

==See also==