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'''Najafabad''' is a city located near Isfahan in the '''Isfahan''' Province of central Iran. Najafabad carpets are known in the trade from the second quarter of the twentieth century. They are categorized as [[Isfahan Rug|ISFAHAN]] carpets in the world market. Najafabad carpets are produced in large quantities and are mainly marketed as an inexpensive alternative to Isfahans in the domestic and foreign export markets. By the last quarter of the twentieth century, weaving quality changed in Najafabad, as in many other villages and cities in Iran. Some Isfahan manufacturers of silk foundation rugs came to establish looms in Najafabad weavers' homes to make carpets of a similar style and equal quality to fine Isfahan carpets.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref>
−== Materials ==
−=== Foundation and Pile ===
−Najafabad carpets have a [[Cotton|cotton]] foundation and a [[Wool|wool]] pile.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref>
−== Techniques and structures ==+=== Color and dyeing ===
−Najafabad field colors are ivory or reds, although a small percentage has a blue field. In addition to these colors, varying shades of green, blue, gold, brown, gray, cinnamon, and other hues are chosen for the design elements, borders, and medallion.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref><br>
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−=== Motifs and Designs ===
−The carpets are [[Floral Deisgn|floral]] and copy the designs of Isfahans with Shah Abbas patterns. The carpets are woven in an [[Allover Design|allover]] or [[Medallion Design|medallion]] style.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref><br>
−Known for curvilinear patterns with medallions, Najafabad rugs will typically feature symmetrical designs of single medallions, flowing vines, and sword flowers on an ivory background. The symmetrical and well balanced designs on Najafabad rugs often feature a striking contrast between the borders and field. Najafabad rugs in the Kashan style is decorated with variations on a traditional floral pattern that hasn't changed a great deal since the 17th century - a single medallion in the center, and Persian floral motifs including arabesques, flower stems, palmettos, rosettes, and blossom and leaf motifs forming extremely dense patterns.<br>
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−=== Weaving techniques ===
−The Persian ([[Asymmetrical Knot|asymmetric]]) knot is employed, but in a lower weave count compared to authentic Isfahan carpets. Najafabad carpet sizes generally range from small room to large living room dimensions. The weavings are mainly good to very good in grade quality.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref><br>
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−== See also ==
−[[Isfahan Rug]]
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−* Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), ''[[The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets|The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving]]'', NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.+
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−Najafabad rugs originate in the Isfahan Province of central Iran.Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz and Ardekan. Although not the equal of the legendary Isfahan area rug, Najafabad rugs are of extremely good quality and have great symmetry to them. Local artisans use Persian knots.
+Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz and Ardekan. Although not the equal of the legendary Isfahan area rug, Najafabad rugs are of extremely good quality and have great symmetry to them. Local artisans use Persian knots which offer greater precision.
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−== History ==
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−# Abraham Levi Moheban. 2015. The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving. NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.
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[[Category:Persian Carpets]]
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