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| General information | |
| Name | Yalameh Rug |
| Original name | قالی یلمه |
| Alternative name(s) | Yalameh Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari |
| Category | Village |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Medallion, Geometric |
| Common colors | Crimson, Navy Blue, Yellow, Cream, White, Black, Brown |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton, Wool |
| Knot type | Symmetrical (Turkish) |
Yalameh is a subtribe of the Lori population in Iran. The Lori, also called “Lor,” is the oldest tribe known in the country. Over the centuries, the Lori population has spread from the west central region to the Persian Gulf in southwestern Iran. The Yalameh is mostly settled in the northern portion of central Iran.
Yalameh rugs are known in the carpet market from the second quarter of the twentieth century. The designs are geometric and strongly influenced by Lori patterns.
History
Yalameh is a subtribe of the Lori population in Iran. The Lori, also called "Lor," is the oldest tribe known in the country. Over the centuries, the Lori population has spread from the west central region to the Persian Gulf in southwestern Iran. The Yalameh is mostly settled in the northern portion of central Iran. Yalameh rugs and carpets were marketed successfully to Western European consumers because the weavers were able to produce rugs in both tribal dimensions and standard European room sizes. The Yalameh nomadic designs and fine wool helped increase their popularity.[1]
Materials
Foundation and Pile
The rugs have a wool foundation and a wool pile.[2]
Techniques and structures
Color and dyeing
Yalameh background and border colors are reds, blues, ivory, and browns. In addition to these, different shades of green, gray, gold, and cinnamon are used in the design elements.[3] Colors are brighter than most southwest Persian rugs.[4]
Motifs and Designs
The designs are geometric and strongly influenced by Lori patterns. The designs are allover or medallion in style. The allover pattern generally has square compartments featuring palmettes or diamond shapes edged by Hook motifs surrounded by tribal design elements. The medallion style has several lozenge or hexagonal shapes also edged by hooks. The medallions are placed on a field, at times surrounded by tribal motifs and flower heads. The main border design generally has alternating polychrome palmettes, leaves, or vines.[5] These rugs include motifs of the Qashqa’i, Lurs and Khamseh. Three stacked latchhook diamond medallions are typical.[6]
Weaving techniques
The Turkish (symmetrical) knot is employed. Formats range from mats up to carpets in twelve by nine feet room sizes. A small percentage of runners are produced in a variety of lengths. The weavings are generally good to very good in grade quality.[7] Yalamehs are relatively finely woven and many are of large size.[8]
Gallery
Yalameh Carpet (20th century), Jozan Mag
Yalameh Carpet (20th century), Jozan Mag
Yalameh Carpet (20th century), Jozan Mag
See also
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References
Bibliography
- Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving, NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.
- Peter F. Stone, (2013), Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins Kindle Edition, North Clarendon :Tuttle
- JOZAN: Rug news and antique rugs.