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This beautiful Yalameh carpet represents an interesting stage in the evolution of tribal carpet weaving in central Iran. The rugs known today as Yalameh are woven in villages by descendants of the Shikarlu-Qashqai tribes of southern Iran who gradually settled in the villages around the Aliabad in the Fars province..
As these formerly nomadic communities established permanent homes, their weaving traditions naturally evolved. Living closer to cities such as Isfahan, and with access to nearby spinning mills, they began using machine-spun wool rather than entirely hand-spun yarn. This change in material and lifestyle also influenced the structure of their carpets.
Compared to the older tribal rugs of their ancestors, Yalameh carpets tend to show a greater sense of order, symmetry, and precision, qualities that echo the influence of nearby city weaving traditions. At the same time, they still preserve the geometric and symbolic language of tribal design.
The rug here beautifully illustrates this balance. The composition reflects the traditional tribal vocabulary of stylised animals, birds, and zoomorphic motifs, yet the layout appears more controlled and harmonious. Particularly intriguing is the border pattern, where repeating shapes resemble flying birds or perhaps even stylised dragons, adding a sense of movement and mystery to the design.
Because these weavers were now settled and working on permanent looms, they were also able to produce larger carpets, such as this impressive example.
The wool used in Yalameh rugs is typically fine machine-spun wool, which gives the carpets a soft, supple texture and a gentle sheen. Woven on a wool foundation, these rugs are often pleasantly flexible, durable, and comfortable underfoot.
This carpet combines the expressive geometry of tribal art with the precision and balance of more formal weaving traditions, making it particularly appealing for interiors that appreciate both character and structure. It is a decorative piece with strong cultural identity, capable of bringing warmth, colour, and authenticity into a living space.
Material: Machine-spun wool pile on wool foundation
Origin: Yalameh villages, central Iran
Age: Mid-20th century
Size: 330 × 216 cm
Item No.: 59979
This beautiful Yalameh carpet represents an interesting stage in the evolution of tribal carpet weaving in central Iran. The rugs known today as Yalameh are woven in villages by descendants of the Shikarlu-Qashqai tribes of southern Iran who gradually settled in the villages around the Aliabad in the Fars province..
As these formerly nomadic communities established permanent homes, their weaving traditions naturally evolved. Living closer to cities such as Isfahan, and with access to nearby spinning mills, they began using machine-spun wool rather than entirely hand-spun yarn. This change in material and lifestyle also influenced the structure of their carpets.
Compared to the older tribal rugs of their ancestors, Yalameh carpets tend to show a greater sense of order, symmetry, and precision, qualities that echo the influence of nearby city weaving traditions. At the same time, they still preserve the geometric and symbolic language of tribal design.
The rug here beautifully illustrates this balance. The composition reflects the traditional tribal vocabulary of stylised animals, birds, and zoomorphic motifs, yet the layout appears more controlled and harmonious. Particularly intriguing is the border pattern, where repeating shapes resemble flying birds or perhaps even stylised dragons, adding a sense of movement and mystery to the design.
Because these weavers were now settled and working on permanent looms, they were also able to produce larger carpets, such as this impressive example.
The wool used in Yalameh rugs is typically fine machine-spun wool, which gives the carpets a soft, supple texture and a gentle sheen. Woven on a wool foundation, these rugs are often pleasantly flexible, durable, and comfortable underfoot.
This carpet combines the expressive geometry of tribal art with the precision and balance of more formal weaving traditions, making it particularly appealing for interiors that appreciate both character and structure. It is a decorative piece with strong cultural identity, capable of bringing warmth, colour, and authenticity into a living space.
Material: Machine-spun wool pile on wool foundation
Origin: Yalameh villages, central Iran
Age: Mid-20th century
Size: 330 × 216 cm
Item No.: 59979