Difference between revisions of "Meshkinshahr Rug"

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|Name            = Meshkin Rug
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|Name            = Meshkinshahr Rug
|Original name    = قالی مشکین
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|Original name    = ‌قالی مشکین‌شهر
|Alternative names      = Meshkin Carpet
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|Alternative names      = Meshkinshahr Carpet (Meshkin Rug)
  
|Origin    = {{flag|Iran}}:  
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|Origin    = {{flag|Iran}}: Ardabil
|Category      = City rug
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|Category      = [[Village]]
 
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|Common designs      = [[Geometric Design|Geometric]]
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|Common motifs & patterns      = Like to [[Sarab Rug]]
 
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|Common colors    = Crimson, Green, Blue, Navy Blue
|Dyeing method    = Natural dyes, synthetic dyes
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|Dyeing method    = [[Natural Dyeing|Natural]], [[Synthetic Dyeing|Synthetic]]
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|Pile material      = [[Wool]]
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|Foundation material    = [[Cotton]]
 
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|Knot type      = [[Symmetrical Knot|Symmetrical]] (Turkish)
 
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Revision as of 11:05, 12 September 2019

Meshkinshahr Rug
Meshkin-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg
Design of Meshkin Rug (Rugman)
General information
NameMeshkinshahr Rug
Original name‌قالی مشکین‌شهر
Alternative name(s)Meshkinshahr Carpet (Meshkin Rug)
Origin Iran: Ardabil
CategoryVillage
Technical information
Common designsGeometric
Common motifs & patternsLike to Sarab Rug
Common colorsCrimson, Green, Blue, Navy Blue
Dyeing methodNatural, Synthetic
Pile materialWool
Foundation materialCotton
Knot typeSymmetrical (Turkish)


Meshkinshar rugs origunate from Meshkinshahr, located west of Ardabil in northwestern Iran. Nomadic people live in the region where they are chiefly occupied with rug weaving and agriculture. This region of Iran was invaded by Mongols during the 13th century, bringing with them a very bold style of rug weaving and the predominant use of the Turkish knot. Most Meshkinshahr rugs are very long lengths which lend themselves perfectly for use as stair runners. Although the use of stair runners is much more prevalent in the United States than in Europe, they are gaining in popularity. Stair runners improve safety by providing traction on the stairs, in addition to protecting your wood from wear and tear, and quite effectively reducing noise.[citation needed]