Yalameh Rug
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| Yalameh Rug | |
|---|---|
 Design of Yalameh Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Yalameh Rug |
| Original name | قالی یلمه |
| Alternative name(s) | Yalameh Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari |
| Category | Village |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Medallion, Geometric |
| Common colors | Crimson, Navy Blue, Yellow, Cream, White, Black, Brown |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton, Wool |
| Knot type | Symmetrical (Turkish) |
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. The designs are geometric and strongly influenced by Lori patterns.