MoshkAbad Rug
| MoshkAbad Rug | |
|---|---|
 Design of MoshkAbad Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | MoshkAbad Rug |
| Original name | قالی مشکآباد |
| Alternative name(s) | MoshkAbad Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: Markazi |
| Category | Village |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Vagireh, Medallion |
| Common colors | Blue, Green, Brown, Red, Yellow, Navy Blue |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton |
| Knot type | Asymmetrical (Persian) |
History
Moshkabad village is located in the Arak (Markazi) Province of west central Iran. Moshkabad carpets are known in the market from the turn of the twentieth century.[1]
Materials
Foundation and Pile
Techniques and structures
Color and dyeing
Motifs and patterns
Weaving techniques
See also
References
- ↑ Moheban, 2015, p.409
Bibliography
Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving, NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.