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== History ==
== History ==
−The '''Shahsavan''' are a wellknown tribal group within the Iranian population. They are primarily situated on the '''Moghan''' plateau of the '''Eastern Azerbaijan''' Province in northwestern Iran. Some have immigrated to the '''Hamadan''' Province of western Iran and to the '''Varamin''' area not far from the capital of Tehran in north central Iran. Shahsavan rugs from the Azerbaijan Province are known in the antique market from the early nineteenth century. They were recognized and became popular in the trade beginning in the 1970s.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.525</ref><br>
+The '''Shahsavan''' are a wellknown tribal group within the Iranian population. They are primarily situated on the '''Moghan''' plateau of the '''Eastern Azerbaijan''' Province in northwestern Iran. Some have immigrated to the '''Hamadan''' Province of western Iran and to the '''Varamin''' area not far from the capital of Tehran in north central Iran. Shahsavan rugs from the Azerbaijan Province are known in the antique market from the early nineteenth century. They were recognized and became popular in the trade beginning in the 1970s.<br>
+Weavers also made flatwoven rugs in large quantities. Among the most collectible of Shahsavan weavings are the SOUMAK saddlebags, which feature striking designs and crisp colors. The same technique was used for large transport bags, and occasionally for other tribal items.<br>
+Some Shahsavan rugs were finely woven and possibly made by brides before marriage as a dowry, or as a gift to the Khans (area leaders).<br>
+Shahsavan weavings are usually made in tribal items, but occasionally runners are found in the market to approximately twelve fect in length. The gradio quality ranges froni medium to fine.
+Another popular style waren by the northwestern Shahsavan tribe is the one used for JAJIM (flatweave) RUGS, Jajim weavings are very beautitul in coloration, with vertical stripes and connecting geometric flowens, vines, and leaves, as well as S motifs and other tribal ornaments. The primary colors ar reds, blues, suld, srens, browns, and ivory. Some tine examples are exccured in silk.<br>
+The western Shahsavan tribes who live in the Hamadan Province weave rugs similar to Hamadan villasta spyles. These rugs are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century. They are categorized under the Mosul rug group. The rugs hare 3 cotton foundation and a wool pile tied with the Turkish (symmetric) knot.
+Shahisaran tribal rugs of the Varamin region are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century. These rugs follow tradicional wearing sales of northwestern Shahsaran weavings in design, technique, and coloration. Most of the rugs from this period have tribal - Minakhani (rosettelinked trellis) patterns.<br>
+During the 1920s Varamin wearers switched to a cir weare, with carpets on a cotton foundation and a wool pile. Floral designs were delineated in 3 higher-quality weare that became popular both domestically and for foreign export. This successful alteradon had a great economic impact for the Varamin population.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.525-526</ref><br>
== Materials ==
== Materials ==