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| − | '''Ardekan''' is a city located in the '''Yazd''' Province of central Iran. Ardekan carpets are known in the market from the 1920s, and were woven with a [[Kerman Rug|KERMAN]] OR [[Yazd Rug|YAZD]] design and technique. These carpets are marketed as Yazd or Kerman in the trade.<br> | + | '''Ardekan''' is a city located in the '''Yazd''' Province of central Iran.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.63</ref> Ardakan town southeast of Nain in Iran and a source of rugs with Kashan designs, though more coarsely woven.<ref>Stone, 2013, 30</ref> Ardekan carpets are known in the market from the 1920s, and were woven with a [[Kerman Rug|KERMAN]] OR [[Yazd Rug|YAZD]] design and technique. These carpets are marketed as Yazd or Kerman in the trade.<br> |
| − | Because of low labor costs during the last quarter of the twentieth century, some [[Kashan Rug|KASHAN]] and [[Nain Rug|NAIN]] manufacturers subsidized and assisted Ardekan weavers in making Nain and Kashan designs and styles. Ardekan weavers handled this change accordingly and made carpets in a wide quality range of medium to very fine in grade. The economic impact improved the daily lives for the people of Ardekan.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.63</ref | + | Because of low labor costs during the last quarter of the twentieth century, some [[Kashan Rug|KASHAN]] and [[Nain Rug|NAIN]] manufacturers subsidized and assisted Ardekan weavers in making Nain and Kashan designs and styles. Ardekan weavers handled this change accordingly and made carpets in a wide quality range of medium to very fine in grade. The economic impact improved the daily lives for the people of Ardekan.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.63</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:46, 12 January 2020
| Ardekan Rug | |
|---|---|
 Design of Ardakan Rug (Rugman) | |
| General information | |
| Name | Ardakan Rug |
| Original name | قالی اردکان |
| Alternative name(s) | Ardakan Carpet |
| Origin |  Iran: Yazd |
| Category | City |
| Technical information | |
| Common designs | Lachak Toranj |
| Common colors | Ivory, Beige, Red, Blue |
| Dyeing method | Natural, Synthetic |
| Pile material | Wool, Silk |
| Foundation material | Cotton |
| Knot type | Asymmetrical (Persian) |
Ardekan rugs originate in the Yazd Province of central Iran. Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd, Josheghan, Khomaine, Najafabad, Taleghan, and Veramin, still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th century. Weavers from Ardekan use a asymmetrical knot. Ardekan rugs woven in the larger cities are of the highest standards. Even though Ardaken rugs produced in villages tend to be of lesser quality than those produced in the larger cities, they are considered to be among the best in the world. It may take years for a dedicated artisan to produce a single rug.
History
Ardekan is a city located in the Yazd Province of central Iran.[1] Ardakan town southeast of Nain in Iran and a source of rugs with Kashan designs, though more coarsely woven.[2] Ardekan carpets are known in the market from the 1920s, and were woven with a KERMAN OR YAZD design and technique. These carpets are marketed as Yazd or Kerman in the trade.
Because of low labor costs during the last quarter of the twentieth century, some KASHAN and NAIN manufacturers subsidized and assisted Ardekan weavers in making Nain and Kashan designs and styles. Ardekan weavers handled this change accordingly and made carpets in a wide quality range of medium to very fine in grade. The economic impact improved the daily lives for the people of Ardekan.[3]
Materials
Foundation and Pile
Ardekan carpets were made with a cotton foundation and a wool pile.[4] They are usually woven from wool and silk, or a combination of the two. Although the foundation is generally made of cotton because of its strength and durability, there are rare pieces where the foundation is be made of pure silk.
Techniques and structures
Color and dyeing
Traditionally the colors used are varying shades of burgundy, red, navy blue, and ivory.
Motifs and Designs
The designs are floral with either a medallion or an allover style. The motifs have palmette, leaf, and vine designs throughout the carpet.[5] The designs are generally woven around a central medallion, some of which may be repeated in the corners. The other fields on Ardekan rugs may be densely decorated with flowers and vines. The main border on Ardekan rugs most frequently features the famous Herati (arched leaf) motif, while the secondary borders feature rosettes.
Weaving techniques
The Persian (asymmetric) knot was exclusively used.[6] Ardekan rugs are available in a wide variety of sizes.
See also
Kerman Rug, Yazd Rug, Kashan Rug, Nain Rug
References
Bibliography
- Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving, NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.