Large size handwoven carpets
When deciding to buy a handmade carpet, there are two basic but essential factors that should always be considered in order to get a suitable carpet. The first factor is choosing a carpet that matches the decoration of the place we intend to use it in terms of design, pattern and color. Iranian hand-woven carpets have different categories and types in terms of designs and patterns: including carpets with geometric or rotating motifs, Slimi or Khatai carpets, floral carpets, carpets with hunting motifs, etc. Also, different areas of carpet weaving in Iran also weave their own designs and patterns. So, when choosing a handmade carpet, it is very important to consider the appropriateness of the pattern and the harmony of its color with the used space. But the second factor in choosing a carpet is to consider its dimensions according to the used space. Unlike machine-made carpets, which have standard dimensions of 9 meters, 12 meters, etc., hand-woven carpets have a wide variety of sizes. Therefore, knowing the usual and conventional sizes of handwoven carpets and paying attention to the dimensions and size of the carpet when buying it is of particular importance.
The dimensions of the handmade carpet
As mentioned, Iranian hand-woven carpets have many variations in terms of dimensions and sizes, and this is because they have the ability to furnish different spaces with different sizes. Iranian handwoven carpets are woven in very small sizes such as mat and pillow to very large sizes such as exquisite carpets of 1000 square meters and sometimes more. Therefore, it is important to have basic information about the dimensions of the handmade carpet and its specific names in order to choose the correct size of the carpet when buying. The different and conventional dimensions of the handmade carpet are characterized by their own names; Such as: mat, pillow , Zar and half, two Zar, Kalegi, side, carpet and carpet in different dimensions. In this article, we are going to describe the common sizes of Iranian handwoven carpets. In future articles, we will examine other sizes of handwoven rugs.
Common dimensions of handwoven carpets
Carpets are those types of hand-woven carpets that have the largest size among carpets. In terms of size and dimensions, hand-woven carpets are similar to machine-made carpets and can be used to furnish large spaces. In general, handwoven carpets larger than 6 square meters are called carpets; And on the other hand, carpets smaller than 4 square meters are known as carpets. Carpets also have differences in terms of size and include small carpets, medium carpets, large and very large carpets, which we will explain each one below.
- Small carpets are usually woven in dimensions of 2x3 or 2.5x3.5 square meters.
- Medium-sized carpets generally have dimensions of 3x4 or 3.8x2.8 meters. Small hand-woven carpets with dimensions of 2x3 and medium carpets with dimensions of 3x4 are the most common and widely used dimensions among hand-woven carpets, because they are very compatible with the architectural form and interior spaces of Iranian homes.
- Large carpets are usually carpets with dimensions of 3.5 x 4.5 or 4.8 x 3.8.
- Handwoven rugs larger than the listed sizes are usually in the "extra large" category and in most cases are custom woven for specific locations. In the past, very large carpets were woven for use in the palaces and courts of kings or for spreading in religious places. Currently, these carpets are produced to order, and as an example, we can mention the exquisite carpet that was woven by 1200 skilled Iranian weavers to decorate the Sheikh Zahid Mosque in the United Arab Emirates, with dimensions of 5627 square meters, and is known as the largest carpet in Iran. The world is handmade. Or in another example, we can refer to the historical reports of the famous carpet of the Sassanid period, namely the exquisite and jeweled "Baharistan" carpet, whose dimensions are about 1000 square meters. Citing historical sources, this precious carpet was woven to decorate the palace of Yazdgerd III, the last Sassanid king, which was finally captured and torn to pieces by the Arab armies.
It should be noted that the dimensions of a handwoven carpet are usually specified in such a way that there is a difference of one meter between its length and width, and the length of the carpet is one meter more than its width.
Choosing a carpet suitable for the space
As mentioned, there are various criteria that should be considered when choosing the right hand-woven carpet. Considering the dimensions and size of the carpet and its fit with the space it is going to be furnished with, is one of the most important criteria for choosing the right carpet. If the dimensions of the carpet are not selected according to the space used, either it does not cover the desired place well and it is small for that space both visually and technically, or it is so large that a large part of it is influenced by other Decoration components such as sofas, chairs, tables, etc. are placed and covered. In addition to the fact that the pattern and beauty of the handwoven carpet is not seen well and is not visually beautiful, it will also cause damage to the carpet. So matching the carpet with the used space is something that should be considered first when buying a suitable carpet. After determining the right size, it is time to choose the handwoven carpet in terms of design, pattern and color.
Conclusion
It is important to pay attention to the form, color and style of other decoration components such as furniture, curtains, floor and wall color, amount and color of light and other decorations used in the space when choosing a carpet for the desired space. Since the carpet is one of the most important and effective components in determining the style of decoration, so when choosing it, it should be considered in terms of color harmony with other components of the desired space. Using a hand-woven and very beautiful carpet that does not have the necessary coordination and concordance in terms of color and design with the surrounding space, in addition to causing an adverse effect on the mind visually, affects the beauty of the carpet and hides it. he does. For example, choosing a carpet with a rich and floral pattern and the dominant lacquer color is not suitable for use in a minimal style decoration. In the same way, many examples of this type can be expressed as to how choosing the right color and design for each specific space can be. So the dimensions and size, as well as the design and color of the hand-woven carpet, are two basic and decisive criteria in choosing a hand-woven carpet for decoration, which every buyer should consider along with other criteria such as the amount of budget, the quality of the materials used in the texture, and the authenticity of the selected carpet. to consider
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