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==History==
==History==
<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.207</ref>
Gholtogh is a tribe named after a village located in the Zanjan Province of northwestern Iran. Rugs from Gholtogh are known in the market from the early twentieth century. They are categorized under the Mosul Rugs group in the old market. Gholtogh rugs are geometric and most often have a medallion layout. The design characteristics of many Gholtogh rugs are a large hexagonal medallion with a second, smaller medallion in the center. Often, the larger medallion extends to the top and bottom horizontal borders. The designs are tribal, with flower heads, Star motifs, lozenge shapes surrounded by Hook motifs, animals, birds, and other primitive designs covering the field and medallions. At times, the Boteh (paisley) or Herati (fish) appears in the medallion or background.<br>
Colors used for the background, medallions, and borders are reds, dark blue, and ivory. In addition to these colors, different shades of blue, brown, green, and camel were used for the inner borders, design elements, and outlines. The rugs have a cotton foundation and a wool pile. They are characteristically durable, since the rugs were woven tightly, with a double weft. The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used. Gholtogh formats range from small mats to rugs approximately seven feet by four feet six inches. Gallery sizes up to fifteen feet in length can occasionally be found in the market. Gholtogh rugs are generally woven from medium to good in grade quality. By the late twentieth century some Gholtogh weavers changed from making traditional designs to producing rugs similar to those of other cities and villages in the region in accordance with domestic and foreign export demand.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 207</ref>
==See also==
==See also==