Difference between revisions of "Shiraz Rug"
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| + | Shiraz rugs have [[Geometric Design|geometric]] designs with a [[Medallion Design|medallion]], [[Allover Design|allover]], or Mihrab (prayer arch) styles. The medallion design generally has one to four lozenge-shaped medallions, often edged by stylized Hook motifs. Small flower heads, leaves, vines, animals, birds, and other elements are woven in the background and medallion. Another pattern is the traditional Boteh (paisley), which was taken from the neighboring [[Kerman Rug|Kerman]] Province and appears in Shiraz rug fields. The Moharamat (stripes) design is woven vertically, horizontally, and diagonally in the background. The stripes in this style can be either narrow or wide throughout the background, and the border is sometimes also striped. The Lattice design was also made in rugs and features shrubs or flower heads. Other Shiraz designs are the Mihrab (prayer arch), Shrub, and Tree of Life, produced in a tribal style. The rugs generally have one or two narrow major borders and minor borders.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.530-531</ref><br> | ||
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=== Weaving techniques === | === Weaving techniques === | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 10 December 2019
| Shiraz Rug | |
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 Design of Shiraz Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Shiraz Rug |
| Original name | قالی شیراز |
| Alternative name(s) | Shiraz Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: Fars |
| Category | Village, Tribal |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Afshan, Geometric, Tribal |
| Common colors | Blue, Red, Brown, Yellow, Green |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton, Wool, Goat Hair |
| Knot type | Asymmetrical (Persian), Symmetrical (Turkish) |
Shiraz rugs originate from Shiraz, located in the Province of Fars, just south of Tehran. The history of this ancient city can be traced back to Neolithic times. Today Shiraz is considered to be the dominant market city of southwest Iran. Reputed to produce some of the finest Persian wool rugs on the market today, Shiraz is considered one of the most important cities for the weaving of wool rugs anywhere in the world. The weavers are truly skilled artisans who ply their craft using a horizontal loom and both Persian and Turkish knots with an approximate density of 100 KPSI (knots per square inch).
History
Materials
Foundation and Pile
Techniques and structures
Color and dyeing
Motifs and Designs
Shiraz rugs have geometric designs with a medallion, allover, or Mihrab (prayer arch) styles. The medallion design generally has one to four lozenge-shaped medallions, often edged by stylized Hook motifs. Small flower heads, leaves, vines, animals, birds, and other elements are woven in the background and medallion. Another pattern is the traditional Boteh (paisley), which was taken from the neighboring Kerman Province and appears in Shiraz rug fields. The Moharamat (stripes) design is woven vertically, horizontally, and diagonally in the background. The stripes in this style can be either narrow or wide throughout the background, and the border is sometimes also striped. The Lattice design was also made in rugs and features shrubs or flower heads. Other Shiraz designs are the Mihrab (prayer arch), Shrub, and Tree of Life, produced in a tribal style. The rugs generally have one or two narrow major borders and minor borders.[1]
Weaving techniques
See also
References
- ↑ Moheban, 2015, p.530-531
Bibliography
Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving, NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.