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Maymeh rugs are authentic hand-woven Persian rugs, made in the district of Maymeh, which is near Isfahan in central Iran. The designs are similar to Qashqai or other tribal rugs. They usually have a main diamond medallion, embedded within another medallion, embedded within another one and so on for few times. The main color is usually a rich burgundy accented with many blues, green and ivories. The quality is perhaps one of the highest among the tribal family of rugs. It is very densely knotted and will last a long time. An authentic Maymeh Persian rug is an intelligent way to greatly enhance the decor of any room.
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'''Maymeh rugs''' are authentic hand-woven Persian rugs, made in the district of Maymeh, which is near Isfahan in central Iran. The designs are similar to Qashqai or other tribal rugs. They usually have a main diamond medallion, embedded within another medallion, embedded within another one and so on for few times. The main color is usually a rich burgundy accented with many blues, green and ivories. The quality is perhaps one of the highest among the tribal family of rugs. It is very densely knotted and will last a long time. An authentic Maymeh Persian rug is an intelligent way to greatly enhance the decor of any room.
 
 
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'''Meymeh''' is a town in the '''Isfahan''' Province of central Iran, located on the road between KASHAN and ISFAHAN near the city of JOSHEGHAN. Meymeh rugs and carpets are known in the market from the first quarter of the twentieth century. By the late twentieth century, some Meymeh weavers switched from traditional designs to make carpets similar to the weavings of other neighboring areas in accordance with domestic and foreign export demand. These carpets may be sold by origin of design and color commissioned rather than the weaving location.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.386</ref>
 
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The carpets have a [[Cotton|cotton]] foundation and a [[Wool|wool]] pile.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.386</ref>
 
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Most Meymeh carpets have brick-red fields, but a small percentage is woven in ivory, dark blue, and other colors. These hues are interchangeable with the borders. In addition, blues, reds, greens, browns, gold, and cinnamon are woven in the design elements and outlines.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.386</ref>
 
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Meymeh carpet designs are similar to those of early twentieth-century [[Josheghan Rug|Josheghan]]s, but Meymeh weavings are bolder and sharper in design detail because of the finer weave quality.
 
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The patterns are semigeometric and have a [[Medallion Design|medallion]] or [[Allover Design|allover]] style. In the background, the design features an arrangement of individual shrubs in diagonal rows, flower bouquets, willow trees, and plants. The center medallion is diamond-shaped and features shrub and willow tree motifs. The main border generally has alternating palmette and flower sprays with vine designs guarded by a cypress tree or leaf motif. The minor borders have repeated flowers with leaves and vines.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.386</ref>
 
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The Persian ([[Asymmetrical|asymmetric]]) knot is always employed. Meymeh formats run from small mats to room-size rugs. The carpets are generally woven from very good to fine in grade quality.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.386</ref>
 
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== See also ==
 
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[[Josheghan Rug]]
 
  
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Revision as of 11:43, 29 July 2020

Meymeh Rug
Meymeh-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg
Design of Meymeh Rug (Rugman)
General information
NameMeymeh Rug
Original nameقالی میمه
Alternative name(s)Meymeh Carpet
Origin Iran: Isfahan
CategoryVillage, City
Technical information
Common colorsRed, Blue, Green, Ivory
Dyeing methodNatural, Synthetic
Pile materialWool
Foundation materialCotton
Knot typeAsymmetrical (Persian)


Maymeh rugs are authentic hand-woven Persian rugs, made in the district of Maymeh, which is near Isfahan in central Iran. The designs are similar to Qashqai or other tribal rugs. They usually have a main diamond medallion, embedded within another medallion, embedded within another one and so on for few times. The main color is usually a rich burgundy accented with many blues, green and ivories. The quality is perhaps one of the highest among the tribal family of rugs. It is very densely knotted and will last a long time. An authentic Maymeh Persian rug is an intelligent way to greatly enhance the decor of any room.

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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