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'''Yalameh''' (Yahlameh) carpet or Yalameh rug is a village rug that is woven in Yalmeh region located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in the center of Iran. These rugs are employed symmetrical knots with cotton, wool, and silk materials. The designs of these rugs are medallion and geometric, and the colors are Crimson, Navy Blue, Yellow, Cream, White, Black, and Brown.
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'''Yalameh carpet''' or '''Yalameh rug''' is a village rug that is woven in Yalmeh region located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in the center of Iran. These rugs are employed symmetrical knots with cotton, wool, and silk materials. The designs of these rugs are medallion and geometric, and the colors are Crimson, Navy Blue, Yellow, Cream, White, Black, and Brown.
  
== History ==
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==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.<br>
 
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.<br>
 
Yalameh rugs are known in the carpet market from the second quarter of the twentieth century.<br>  
 
Yalameh rugs are known in the carpet market from the second quarter of the twentieth century.<br>  
 
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.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref>
 
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.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref>
  
== Materials ==
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==Materials==
 
=== Foundation and Pile ===
 
=== Foundation and Pile ===
 
The rugs have a [[Wool|wool]] foundation and a wool pile.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref>
 
The rugs have a [[Wool|wool]] foundation and a wool pile.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref>
  
== Techniques and structures ==
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==Techniques and structures==
=== Color and dyeing ===
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===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.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref> Colors are brighter than most southwest Persian rugs.<ref>Stone, 2013, 309</ref>
 
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.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref> Colors are brighter than most southwest Persian rugs.<ref>Stone, 2013, 309</ref>
  
=== Motifs and Designs ===
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===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.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref> These rugs include motifs of the [[Qashqai Rug|Qashqa’i]], Lurs and Khamseh. Three stacked latchhook diamond medallions are typical.<ref>Stone, 2013, 309</ref>
 
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.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref> These rugs include motifs of the [[Qashqai Rug|Qashqa’i]], Lurs and Khamseh. Three stacked latchhook diamond medallions are typical.<ref>Stone, 2013, 309</ref>
  
=== Weaving techniques ===
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===Weaving techniques===
 
The Turkish ([[Symmetrical Knot|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.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref> Yalamehs are relatively finely woven and many are of large size.<ref>Stone, 2013, 309</ref>
 
The Turkish ([[Symmetrical Knot|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.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 618</ref> Yalamehs are relatively finely woven and many are of large size.<ref>Stone, 2013, 309</ref>
  
== See also ==
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==See also==
 
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== References ==
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==References==
 
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== Bibliography ==
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==Bibliography==
 
* Abraham Levi Moheban. 2015. ''The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving''. NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.
 
* 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''. North Clarendon: Tuttle.
 
* Peter F. Stone. 2013. ''Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins''. North Clarendon: Tuttle.
 
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Revision as of 09:39, 14 July 2020

Yalameh Rug
Yalameh-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg
Design of Yalameh Rug (Rugman)
General information
NameYalameh Rug
Original nameقالی یلمه، فرش یلمه
Alternative name(s)Yalameh Carpet
Origin Iran: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
CategoryVillage
Technical information
Common designsMedallion, Geometric
Common colorsCrimson, Navy Blue, Yellow, Cream, White, Black, Brown
Dyeing methodNatural, Synthetic
Pile materialWool
Foundation materialCotton, Wool
Knot typeSymmetrical (Turkish)


Yalameh carpet or Yalameh rug is a village rug that is woven in Yalmeh region located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in the center of Iran. These rugs are employed symmetrical knots with cotton, wool, and silk materials. The designs of these rugs are medallion and geometric, and the colors are Crimson, Navy Blue, Yellow, Cream, White, Black, and Brown.

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 are known in the carpet market from the second quarter of the twentieth century.
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]

See also

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References

  1. Moheban, 2015, 618
  2. Moheban, 2015, 618
  3. Moheban, 2015, 618
  4. Stone, 2013, 309
  5. Moheban, 2015, 618
  6. Stone, 2013, 309
  7. Moheban, 2015, 618
  8. Stone, 2013, 309

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. North Clarendon: Tuttle.