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==History==
 
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Ardebil, also spelled Ardabil, is a city in what had been the East Azerbaijan Province but is today the Ardebil Province of northwestern Iran, and is the capital of that province. Ardebil is an ancient city with historic architecture. The [[Ardabil Carpet|Ardebil Carpets]], also known as the [[Ardabil Carpet|“Sheikh Safi” carpets]], were purchased from this city after originally being woven for its Sheikh Safi al-Din Mosque. The carpets are famous, and are preserved in the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]] in London and the [[Los Angeles County Museum of Art]] in California.<br>
 
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Ardebil rugs are known in the market from the first quarter of the twentieth century. After World War II a carpet boom occurred in thr Western markets, and Ardebil weavers changed their weaving styles and designs to attract new consumers.<br>
 
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The production in rug weaving grew dramatically, and most househol kept a loom for weaving. During the 1970s some weavers switched to a cotton foundation in order make room sizes. Ardebil carpets were sold in large quantities in the Tehran and Ardebil bazaars export.<br>
 
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In the late twentieth century some experienced weavers began making rugs and carpets with a [[Silk|silk]] foundation and a silk pile by commission for Ardebil and [[Tehran Rug|Tehran]] dealers. These weavings were high in grade quality and featured important, traditional designs. The carpet weaving industry continues to provide a better lifestyle and income for the people in the Ardebil Province.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 60</ref>
 
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==Materials==
 
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The rugs and carpets have a [[Cotton|cotton]] foundation and a [[Wool|wool]] pile. After World War II the rugs were changed to a wool foundation and a wool pile.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 60</ref>
 
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==Techniques and structures==
 
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===Color and dyeing===
 
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Traditional colors were used on the field and borders. After World War II various background colorations were used and were suitable for the Western markets.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 60</ref>
 
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===Motifs and Designs===
 
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These carpets were similar to [[Tabriz Rug|Tabriz]] designs but in a lower grade quality. The designs are floral, with palmettes, leaves, and vines, in either a [[Medallion|medallion]] or allover pattern. Most of the carpets seen in the market are not woven to perfection and often have broken design elements and crooked shapes. After World War II a carpet boom occurred in the Western markets, and Ardebil weavers changed their weaving styles and designs to attract new consumers. The rugs were changed to Caucasian designs.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 60</ref>
 
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The Turkish ([[Symmetrical|symmetric]]) knot is always used. They were mainly produced in limited quantity in small room sizes for domestic use. After World War II most formats range from mats to rugs approximately ten feet by six feet, following Caucasian practices. No room-size carpets were made during this period.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 60</ref>
 
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File:Ardabil Carpet-Victoria Albert Museum-WikiRug.jpg|frameless|left|[[Ardabil Carpet]] (1539-1540), [http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O54307/the-ardabil-carpet-carpet-unknown/ [[Victoria and Albert Museum]]]
 
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File:Ardabil Carpet-Lacma Museum-WikiRug.jpg|frameless|left|[[Ardabil Carpet]] (1539-1540), [https://collections.lacma.org/node/230372 [[Los Angeles County Museum of Art]]]
 
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Image:Tabriz-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg|[[Tabriz Rug|Tabriz]]
 
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Image:Tehran-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg|[[Tehran Rug|Tehran]]
 
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Image:Ardabil_Carpet-Medalion.jpg|[[Ardabil Carpet]]
 
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Image:Medallion-Rugman Collection-WikiRug.jpg|[[Medallion]]
 
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Image:Logo-Victoria and Albert Museum-WikiRug.png|[[Victoria and Albert Museum]]
 
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Image:Logo-Lacma Museum-WikiRug.jpg|[[Los Angeles County Museum of Art]]
 
 
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==References==
 
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* Abraham Levi Moheban, 2015, ''[[The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets|The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving]]'', NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.
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# Abraham Levi Moheban. 2015. ''The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving''. NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.
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* Peter F. Stone, (2013), ''Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins'', North Clarendon :Tuttle
 
  
 
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Revision as of 14:04, 4 August 2020

Ardebil Rug
Ardabil-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg
Design of Ardabil Rug (Rugman)
General information
NameArdabil Rug
Original nameقالی اردبیل
Alternative name(s)Ardabil Carpet
Origin Iran: Ardabil
CategoryVillage, City
Technical information
Common designsMedallion, Herati
Common colorsTurquoise, White, Ceram, Navy Blue, Green
Dyeing methodNatural, Synthetic
Foundation materialWool, Silk
Weaving TechniqueCotton
Knot typeSymmetrical (Turkish), Asymmetrical (Persian)


Ardabil rugs originate from Ardabil, located in the East Azerbaijan Province but is today the Ardebil Province of northwestern Iran. Ardabil has a long and illustrious history of Persian carpet weaving. The reign of the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries represented the peak of Persian carpet making in the region. The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta (The sacred book of Zoroastrians) with the word Artavil literally meaning a tall holy place. The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Persian knots. One of the most famous carpets in existence today is a Persian carpet from Ardabil. This magnificent masterpiece measuring 34' x 17' is hanging on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England.

History

See also

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References

Bibliography

  1. Abraham Levi Moheban. 2015. The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving. NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.
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