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== History ==
−'''Saveh''' is a city located in west central Iran. The population is primarily made up of the [[Shahsavan Rug|SHAHSAVAN]] tribe who moved south from northwestern Persia. Saveh rugs are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century. Older weavings from Saveh are categorized as [[Hamadan Rug|Hamadan]] [[Mosul Rug|Mosul]] rugs.<br>
−Early Saveh rugs measuring approximately four feet by seven feet can have a market value up to $5,000.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.501</ref>
−== Materials ==
−=== Foundation and Pile ===
−Saveh rugs have a [[Cotton|cotton]] foundation and a [[Wool|wool]] pile.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.501</ref><br>
−== Techniques and structures ==
−=== Color and dyeing ===
−Saveh field and border colorations are mostly reds, dark blue, browns, and ivory. In addition, different shades of blue, green, gray, and gold are used for the medallion, design elements, and outlines.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.501</ref>
−=== Motifs and Designs ===
−Early Saveh rugs are [[Geometric Design|geometric]], with tribal designs in either an [[Allover Design|allover]] or [[Medallion Design|medallion]] style. The allover patterns have tribal design elements such as flower heads, + Hook and S motifs, animals, and birds. The medallion style has one, two, or three pendant-shaped medallions mostly in an Open Field background. The borders generally have an alternating large leaf with flower head motif.<br>
−By the last quarter of the twentieth century, some Saveh weavers switched from using their traditional designs to making rugs similar to those of neighboring areas to better satisfy the demand of domestic and foreign export consumers.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.501</ref><br>
−=== Weaving techniques ===
−The Turkish ([[Symmetrical Knot|symmetric]]) knot is employed. Saveh formats range from small bags to rugs approximately seven feet by four feet six inches. Runners were also woven in variety of lengths. The weavings are made in grade qualities of good to very good.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.501</ref>
−== See also ==
−== References ==
−{{Reflist}}
−== Bibliography ==
−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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−|Common designs = [[Medallion Design|Medallion]], [[Geometric Design|Geometric]]
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|Common colors = Red, Brown, Green
|Common colors = Red, Brown, Green
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|Pile material = [[Wool]]
|Pile material = [[Wool]]
|Foundation material = [[Cotton]]
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Saveh rigs originate from Saveh, located in northwestern Iran, just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe. Shahsavan literally means “For those who love the Shah” in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia. The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact, making them easy to dismantle and transport when relocation became necessary. The rug runner style weavings were primarily used as saddle bags and animal trappings in addition to providing warm floor coverings in their tents. Saveh rugs have textiles that frequently use the Soumak and Kilim weaves. Soumak is a flatweave also referred to as weft wrapping that will produce a rug runner with a herringbone effect that looks similar to embroidery work. Kilim is a flatweave construction in which the weft yarns form the flat looped face of the rug.
Saveh rigs originate from Saveh, located in northwestern Iran, just south of Tehran and is home to the Shahsavan tribe. Shahsavan literally means “For those who love the Shah” in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia. The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact, making them easy to dismantle and transport when relocation became necessary. The rug runner style weavings were primarily used as saddle bags and animal trappings in addition to providing warm floor coverings in their tents. Saveh rugs have textiles that frequently use the Soumak and Kilim weaves. Soumak is a flatweave also referred to as weft wrapping that will produce a rug runner with a herringbone effect that looks similar to embroidery work. Kilim is a flatweave construction in which the weft yarns form the flat looped face of the rug.
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