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Line 38: − + − '''Gholtogh''' is a tribe named after a village located in the '''Zanjan''' Province of northwestern Iran. Rugs from Gholtogh are known in the market from the early twentieth century. They are categorized under the [[Mosul Rug|MOSUL]] RUGS group in the old market.<br>+ − By the late twentieth century some Gholtogh weavers changed from making traditional designs to producing rugs similar to those of other cities and villages in the region in accordance with domestic and foreign export demand.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.207</ref> − + − === Foundation and Pile ===+ − The Gholtogh rugs have a [[Cotton|cotton]] foundation and a [[Wool|wool]] pile. They are characteristically durable, since the rugs were woven tightly, with a double weft.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.207</ref>+ − + − == Techniques and structures == − === Color and dyeing === − The Gholtogh rugs at times, the [[Boteh Design|Boteh]] (paisley) or [[Herati Design|Herati]] (fish) appears in the medallion or background Colors used for the background, medallions, and borders are reds, dark blue, and ivory. In addition to these colors, different shades of blue, brown, green, and camel were used for the inner borders, design elements, and outlines.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.207</ref> − − === Motifs and Designs === − Gholtogh rugs are [[Geometric Design|geometric]] and most often have a [[Medallion Design|medallion]] layout. The design characteristics of many Gholtogh rugs are a large hexagonal medallion with a second, smaller medallion in the center. Often, the larger medallion extends to the top and bottom horizontal borders. The designs are tribal, with flower heads, Star motifs, lozenge shapes surrounded by Hook motifs, animals, birds, and other primitive designs covering the field and medallions.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.207</ref> − − === Weaving techniques === − The Gholtogh rugs is used Turkish ([[Symmetrical Knot|symmetric]]) knot. Gholtogh formats range from small mats to rugs approximately seven feet by four feet six inches. Gallery sizes up to fifteen feet in length can occasionally be found in the market. Gholtogh rugs are generally woven from medium to good in grade quality.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.207</ref> − − == See also == − [[Mosul Rug]] − − − + − + − * Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), ''[[The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets|The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving]]'', NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press. − * [https://www.jozan.net/gallery/oriental-rugs/persian-rugs/goltug-rugs/ JOZAN]: Rug news and antique rugs.
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|Origin = {{flag|Iran}}: Zanjan
|Origin = {{flag|Iran}}: Zanjan
|Category = [[Village Style|Village]]
|Category = Village
|Prime examples =
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|Master designers =
|Master designers =
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|Common designs = [[Lachak Toranj Design|Lachak Toranj]], [[Geometric Design|Geometric]]
|Common designs = [[Geometric]], [[Medallion]]
|Common motifs & patterns =
|Common motifs & patterns =
|Common sizes =
|Common sizes =
|Common colors = Crimson, Navy Blue, Green, Brown
|Common colors = Crimson, Navy Blue, Green, Brown
|Dyeing method = [[Natural Dyeing|Natural]], [[Synthetic Dyeing|Synthetic]]
|Dyeing method = Natural, Synthetic
|Pile material = [[Wool]]
|Pile material = [[Wool]]
|Foundation material = [[Cotton]], Wool
|Foundation material = [[Cotton]], Wool
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== History ==
==History==
<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.207</ref>
== Materials ==
==See also==
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
== Bibliography ==
# Abraham Levi Moheban. 2015. ''The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving''. NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.
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