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| Mazlaghan Rug | |
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 Design of Mazlaghan Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Mazlaghan Rug |
| Original name | قالی مزلقان |
| Alternative name(s) | Mazlaghan Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: Markazi |
| Category | Village |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Lachak Toranj, Geometric |
| Common colors | Navy Blue, Crimson, Ivory, Blue |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton |
| Knot type | Asymmetrical (Persian) |
Mazlaghan is a rug made in the northern province of Iran known as Zanjan, which means 'dear wife'. It produces many beautiful Persian tribal rugs, which are all handmade by nomadic Persian tribes living in the north. The colors of these rugs are usually very bright and lively. The quality is very good and the rugs have proved to last a long time. An authentic Mazlaghan Persian rug is an ideal way to add something exotic to a room, which could use some flavor.
History
Mazlaghan is a village located in the Hamadan Province of western Iran. The rugs are known in the antique market from the early twentieth century. Mazlaghan rugs are categorized as one of the Hamadan MOSUL RUGS. Mosul rugs were successfully marketed worldwide as an inexpensive alternative to Caucasian and Anatolian rugs. As of the late twentieth century, Mazlaghan weavers continued to use the traditional open-field designs but with more design elements in the background. Some weavers switched from traditional designs and made rugs and carpets similar to neighboring areas in accordance with foreign export and domestic consumer demand. Early Mazlaghan rugs can have a value up to $5,000. [1]
Materials
Foundation and Pile
The rugs have a cotton foundation and a wool pile.[2]
Techniques and structures
Color and dyeing
The color of the rug field is usually red, but a small percentage is ivory or dark blue. The medallion and corners are woven in turquoise or dark blue. The main border generally has a dark blue or ivory background. In addition, shades of red, blue, brown, gold, gray, and green decorate the design elements and guard stripes. Dark blue or dark brown is used for the design outlines.[3]
Motifs and patterns
Mazlaghan rugs have semigeometric designs in a medallion style. They characteristically have a single design featuring an Open Field centered with a large medallion with quartered medallion corners. Often, flower motifs connected by vines and leaves are woven in the field. The medallion and corners feature uniform rows of flowers or ornamental motifs. The border designs have flower heads with leaves and vines.[4]
Weaving techniques
Mazlaghan formats range from small bag face rugs to seven feet by four feet six inches. Runners up to approximately eleven feet in length can be found in the antique market. The rugs have a the Turkish (symmetric) knot. The rugs are tightly woven in a single weft with a low pile. Mazlaghan weavings are generally good to fine in grade quality.[5]
See also
References
Bibliography
- Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving, NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.