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The countryside between Zanjan, Qazvin and Hamadan is dotted with villages whose weaving traditions reflect a rich tribal past. Among these communities are people of Afshar and Shahsavan descent, Turkic-speaking groups who carried their weaving traditions with them as they settled into village life.
This fascinating piece reflects that heritage in a very personal way. Its unusually high pile gives it a generous, substantial texture, while the lively red field, bold geometric motifs and striking purple-blue border create a beautiful and distinctive combination.
In this tradition, women often weave from memory, drawing on patterns learned from their mothers and grandmothers. Within that familiar language, there is room for the weaver's own taste, feelings and imagination. A small motif added here, a change of colour there, gives the rug an individuality that becomes more interesting the longer one looks at it.
It is a beautiful small piece that can give a room character, with another layer of interest in the cultural memory and personal expression woven into its design.
The countryside between Zanjan, Qazvin and Hamadan is dotted with villages whose weaving traditions reflect a rich tribal past. Among these communities are people of Afshar and Shahsavan descent, Turkic-speaking groups who carried their weaving traditions with them as they settled into village life.
This fascinating piece reflects that heritage in a very personal way. Its unusually high pile gives it a generous, substantial texture, while the lively red field, bold geometric motifs and striking purple-blue border create a beautiful and distinctive combination.
In this tradition, women often weave from memory, drawing on patterns learned from their mothers and grandmothers. Within that familiar language, there is room for the weaver's own taste, feelings and imagination. A small motif added here, a change of colour there, gives the rug an individuality that becomes more interesting the longer one looks at it.
It is a beautiful small piece that can give a room character, with another layer of interest in the cultural memory and personal expression woven into its design.
