Touserkan Rug
| Touserkan Rug | |
|---|---|
 Design of Touserkan Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Touserkan Rug |
| Original name | قالی تویسرکان |
| Alternative name(s) | Touserkan Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: Hamadan |
| Category | Village |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Medallion, Geometric |
| Common colors | Navy Blue, Blue, Ivory, Beige |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool |
| Foundation material | Cotton |
| Knot type | Symmetrical (Turkish) |
Touserkan rugs are produced by Kurdish nomads living in northwestern Iran. Time seems to have stood still for these people. They have not been influenced by modern conveniences and technology, preferring instead to live simple lives in the traditions of their ancestors. The women of the tribe weave area rugs on crude handmade looms that are compact and easy to transport when the time comes to move on. Many of the area rugs are woven for their personal use as sleeping mats and floor coverings in addition to being their main source of income. The women who weave these magnificent area rugs are most diligent and meticulous. It is not uncommon for a single rug to take months of concentrated effort. Touserkan rugs are created using the single weft Hamadan weave, also known as Sennah Baft, indicative of the region.
History
Touserkan Hamadan Persia (Iran). Touserkan, also spelled Tuisarkhan, is a town located in the Hamadan Province of western Iran. Touserkan rugs are known in the old rug market from the early twentieth century.
Materials
Foundation and Pile
The rugs have a cotton foundation and a medium to long wool pile.
Techniques and structures
Color and dyeing
Motifs and patterns
Touserkan rugs have geometric or semigeometric tribal designs in a medallion and allover style. There are a multitude of designs, including palmettes with leaves and vines and flower heads with a variety of animals, birds, and human figures. Additionally, these designs may have tribal, primitive or motifs in the field and borders. A medallis acteristic in Touserkan rugs is a dominan or hexagonal shape design.