Colours and their meaning

The rug weaver has a good selection of dye stuffs a his disposal and in old days he took the advantage of the material for their extraction such as plants,roots and insects which he found at his door steps.
The red colors are taken from the roots of the madder plant a wild perennial growing to more than three feet.
The yellow is obtain from the stalk flowers and leaves of a reseda plant, saffron-yellow from the dried pistils of the saffron crocus and vine leaves and pomegranates skins.
Blue is made from the indigo plant growing in the east Indies also the indigo plant are used for mixing Green,yellow and blue.
Gray and Brown are obtained from the nutshells or oak bark.
Black are obtained from oak apples.
In Persian culture every color has a meaning such as;

White is the color of grief.

Blue is the colour of heaven,authority and power.

Red is the wealth and joy.

Yellow is the emperor's colour.

Orange represents devotion and piety.

Green is regarded as sacred colour.

The rug weaver has a good selection of dye stuffs at his disposal and in old days he took the advantage of the material for their extraction such as plants,roots and insects which he found at his door steps.
The red colours are taken from the roots of the madder plant a wild perennial growing to more than three feet.
The yellow is obtain from the stalk flowers and leaves of a reseda plant, saffron-yellow from the dried pistils of the saffron crocus and vine leaves and pomegranate skins.
Blue is made from the indigo plant growing in the East Indies also the indigo plant are used for mixing Green,yellow and blue.
Gray and brown are obtained from the nutshells or oak bark.
Black are obtained from oak apples .
In Persian culture every colour has a meaning such as;

White, is the colour of grief.

Blue, is the colour of heaven,authority and power.

Red, is for wealth and joy.

Yellow, is the Emperor's colour.

Orange, represents devotion and piety.

Green, is regarded as sacred colour .

Rug dyeing

the yarn is first rinsed for half an hour in hot water. if the wool is very greasy approximately 3% soda and a little soap are mixed into the water. then the yarn is steeped for about 12 hours in an alum-bath, to a formula of one pound of yarn to 1/4 pound alum. the alum-bath is then repeated, or the yarn is boiled for about an hour in alum-water. these preliminary processes must be completed before dyeing, which will take more or less time according to the particular dye. the yarn remains in the dye bath for many hours,sometimes for days. finally it is dried in the sun.
In the case of town or village made rugs,yarn can be dyed in bulk so as to obtain a uniform tint. Nomads,however,constantly on the move,and with only a few primitive and small vessels at their disposal can dye only small quantities at a time and have really no chance of hitting exactly the same shade each time. Again, there may be variations in color because the wool comes from different sheep.Yet in nomad rugs,this very diversity of tint is often prized.
Skill in dyeing is a prerequisite for the creation of a really fine carpet,since the number of colors often increases with the density of the knotting. The dyer's craft is regarded as a science,and the carpet dyer as a sage, to be consulted about many things. When he is at work, however only carpet dyers may speak to him!

patterns in Persian carpet

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Persian Rugs

Definitions of Persian Rugs:

Warps; the vertical threads(wool,cotton or silk) upon which the knots are tide.
Wefts; the horizontal threads woven over and under the warp threads.These are beaten
down and tightly hold the knots in place.

Knots; open -ended knots which together form the pile of the rug. Two types of knot are used. the senneh or Persian knot and the Ghiordes or Turkish knot.

Fringe; the ends of the warps which protrude at the two ends of the rug.

Kelim border; a short section at one or both ends of certain rugs where a number of weft threads are first passed over and under the warp threads before the first two of knots are tied. This forms a skirt or kelim border.

Selvedges(or overcasting): the two secured outer edges of the rug. This is usually done by winding a weft thread a couple of times round the last warp thread.

Field: the major central panel which shows the major pattern of the rug.

Main border: the relatively broad section running round the outer edge of the rug.

Minor borders of border guards: narrow bands (two or more) running round the outer edge of the rug and also between the field and the main border.

persian carpet looms

LOOMS

This week we discuss different kinds of looms on which rugs are made. There are two basic types of looms; vertical and horizontal. The vertical loom is permanent and is used in towns and villages. The horizontal loom is used by the nomadic tribes because it can easily taken apart and transported on the back of pack animals when the tribes move on.
Vertical looms are solidly constructed because they will be used to make many rugs and so are expected to last for a long time. This type of loom consists of two vertical posts connected by two strong cross beams,resulting in a very sturdy frame, The cross beams are adjustable so that the weaving of different sizes of rug is possible.

A workshop loom is a narrow bench as high as twenty feet.Facing the loom is a narrow bench on which the weavers sit side by side.As the rug progresses,either this bench,or the warp may be slackened so that the completed part of the rug can be wound around the bottom beam and the weavers can then work at a convenient level.

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persian carpet story

LOOMS
This week we discuss different kinds of looms on which rugs are made.

LOOMS

persian carpet story

LOOMS

There are two basic types of looms; vertical and horizontal.The vertical loom is permanent and is used in towns and villages.The horizontal loom is used by the nomadic tribes because it can easily taken apart and transported on the back of pack animals when the tribes move on.

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knots on rugs

Knots are the basic units of Persian hand-made rugs. There are two types of knots which can be described as follows:

1. Persian knot which is also called Seneh knot,is the most elaborate knots. Persian knot has twisted wrap threads and it is made by looping the knot round two wrap-threads. In other words, the Persian knot is made by passing the thread under one wrap-thread and then over the next, so that a pile-end shows between every wrap-thread. It is with such complexity that the Persian knots produce finer and firmer knots, making the rug more artistic and durable. Persian knots are predominantly used in Iran and some parts of Afghanistan.

2 Turkish knot is constructed differently. It is made by looping the knot round two wrap-threads and bringing the ends of yarn, the pile, out between. Turkish rugs are used mostly in Turkey and Caucasus and other part of the Middle East.

form of knots in rug

Basically there are two kind of knots are woven in rugs;

1-Persian knot (Seneh knot) which has twisted wrap threads and it is made by looping
the knot round two wrap-threads to produce finer and firmer knots which make the rug
last longer.The Persian rug have more knots than any other rugs which make the rug have higher price than any other rug this kind of knots are making in Iran and Afghanistan.The persian knot is made by passing the thread under one wrap-thread and then round over the next,so that a pile-end shows between every warp-thread.

2-Turkish knot is made by looping the knot round two wrap-threads and bringing the ends of yarn,the pile,out between them, this knots are making in Turkey and Caucasus.

knotes in persian carpet

The Bazzar of Tabriz

The Bazaar of Tabriz is one of the oldest and largest bazaars of the Middle East located in the center of the city of Tabriz,Iran.This magnificent rug has been designed from an old picture of the bazaar in the 17th Century. The workmanship of the rug is demonstrated by the expert rug weavers who put knots by knots with patience, to create the true image of the place, people and their relationship. It is sufficient to look at the expression of the human faces, the reflection of the sun and the light, and the connection of people to the place. This is a unique piece of art work with no price can be put on. However, this beautiful rug is now for sale. You will never regret your decision to purchase this rugh, because this is one of life time opportunity.

tabrizbazzar

The Bazaar of Tabriz (بازار تبریز, Bāzār Tabriz) is one of the oldest and largest bazzars of the Middle East and is the largest covered bazar in the world, Located in the center of the city of Tabriz in Iran. This spectacular structure consists of several sub-bazaars, such as the Amir Bazaar (for gold and jewelry), the Mozzafarieh (a carpet bazaar, see the image), a shoe bazaar, and many more for a variety of other goods. Although numerous new shops and malls have been established in modern times, the Bazaar of Tabriz remains the economic heart of the city and northwestern Iran.

The rug that you are viewing is the 18th Century Bazar of Tabriz woven knots by knots with high quality wool, which is called Kurk wool. The rug is densely hand-woven which is evidenced in the exactness of the motives and overall spirit of the rug.

This rug is an utmost unique piece and priceless. However, we are offering it for sale with only $2,500.00. You are most welcome to view the rug and can make an appointment which suits you to do so.

The Bazaar of Tabriz (بازار تبریز, Bāzār Tabriz) is one of the oldest and largest bazzars of the Middle East and is the largest covered bazar in the world, Located in the center of the city of Tabriz in Iran. This spectacular structure consists of several sub-bazaars, such as the Amir Bazaar (for gold and jewelry), the Mozzafarieh (a carpet bazaar, see the image), a shoe bazaar, and many more for a variety of other goods. Although numerous new shops and malls have been established in modern times, the Bazaar of Tabriz remains the economic heart of the city and northwestern Iran.

The rug that you are viewing is the 18th Century Bazar of Tabriz woven knots by knots with high quality wool, which is called Kurk wool. The rug is densely hand-woven which is evidenced in the exactness of the motives and overall spirit of the rug.

This rug is an utmost unique piece and priceless. However, we are offering it for sale with only $2,500.00. You are most welcome to view the rug and can make an appointment which suits you to do so.