Ardekan Rug

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 motifs & patterns	Shah Abbasi
Common colors	Ivory, Beige, Red, Blue
Dyeing method	Natural, Synthetic
Pile material	Wool, Silk
Foundation material	Cotton
Knot type	Asymmetrical (Persian)

Ardakan or Ardekan rugs originate from Ardakan, in the northwest corner of Yazd Province, known for its fabulous Persian carpets, is also historically a center of camel raising. Although it is located between Yazd and Nain, its influence comes primarily from Kashan. 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 Persian asymmetrical knot. Ardekan rugs woven in the larger cities are of the highest standards. Even though Ardakan 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.

Techniques and structures

Motifs and patterns

The designs are floral with either a medallion or an allover style. The motifs have palmette, leaf, and vine designs throughout the carpet.

Weaving techniques

The Persian (asymmetric) knot was exclusively used.