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== History ==

== History ==

The nomadic Shahsavan tribe came together at the behest of Shah Abbas Savafid (1587-1629), residing mainly in the mountainous area of northeastern Persia. Members of this tribe came from a number of smaller tribes with diverse backgrounds that show up in their rug designs.<br>

The nomadic Shahsavan tribe came together at the behest of Shah Abbas Savafid (1587-1629), residing mainly in the mountainous area of northeastern Persia. Members of this tribe came from a number of smaller tribes with diverse backgrounds that show up in their rug designs.<br>

According to historians, Shah Abbas formed the Shahvasan tribe to secure the western borders against rogue Turkish groups. To secure the tribe’s loyalty, he provided pasturage for their flocks of sheep. Their name, “Shahsavan”, means “those who love the Shah”.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.525-526</ref><br>

According to historians, Shah Abbas formed the Shahvasan tribe to secure the western borders against rogue Turkish groups. To secure the tribe’s loyalty, he provided pasturage for their flocks of sheep. Their name, “Shahsavan”, means “those who love the Shah”.<ref>Nazmiyal antique rugs, 2019</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>

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>

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>