Nahavand Handwoven Carpet

Introducing Nahavand carpet and its features

Nahvand, the city of roaring mirages, is the jewel of the western ring of the country with a historical background and an ancient civilization that is an identity part of a major part of Iran's history and is one of the centers of handmade carpet production in the country. Among the different handicrafts that are currently common in Nahvand, the art of Nahvand carpet weaving with famous and historical brands takes a person's feeling and mind to the depth of the art and beauty hidden in the carpet. It is as if the mystical nature of the carpet talks to a person hidden in the heart and takes a person's heart, mind and intelligence into the inner solitude. Nahavand province has countless potentials and capacities in the field of handwoven carpet production, and Nahavand handwoven carpets have a global and national reputation. In this article, we intend to introduce you to the characteristics of the original and beautiful carpets of this region.

History of carpet weaving in Nahavand

Nahavand city is located in Hamedan province, which is one of the western and somewhat central provinces of the country. Nahavand city has a rich historical background and in terms of size, it is the third largest city in Hamedan province after Malair and Hamedan. In the previous articles, we have discussed the general introduction of Hamedan carpet, and in this article, we will specifically focus on the introduction of Nahavand carpet. Due to the appropriate amount of rainfall and also the presence of numerous mirages in Nahavand, this city is one of the fertile areas where agriculture and animal husbandry are very prosperous. And every region where animal husbandry thrives, due to the availability of raw materials such as sheep's wool, has a long history in carpet weaving. In fact, the economy of the people of Nahavand city is based on agriculture, animal husbandry and handicrafts, and this has caused a very high prosperity of handicrafts and carpet weaving in this region. Weaving of carpets, rugs, rugs and carpets in this city is often done by villagers and nomads.

The prosperity of carpet trade in Nahavand

Today, the carpet trade in Nahavand is very prosperous, so that about 80% of the products of this city are exported to Germany, America, Canada and Arab countries. This has caused the production of handwoven carpets in Nahavand not only to decrease over time, but also to increase day by day and increase the number of weavers and producers of carpets in this region, and as we said, handicrafts and carpet weaving are among the most important economic pillars of the people. They are latent.

Technical characteristics of Nahavand handwoven carpet

Nahavand hand-woven carpet is one of the most popular country-woven carpets in Iran. In this section, we will examine the technical characteristics of weaving in Nahavand carpets, such as the type of knot and thread, the method of weaving, wefting, etc.

Type of knot and method of weaving

Both Turkish and Persian knots are used in the weaving of the beautiful carpets of this region. The weaving mechanism of the carpet in this area is usually flat weave and sometimes semi-loop. The piles in Nahavand carpets are often long and fleshy. The weaving of Nahavand carpets is usually done by using one weft after each row of weaving, and as mentioned, the carpets of this area are often flat-woven.

Index of Nahavand carpets

Nahavand handwoven carpets are in the medium category in terms of fineness in texture, and their count is often between 25 rows (in old carpets), 30 and 40 (in new carpets).

Raw materials used in weaving

Wool and cotton are the most important fibers used in the weaving of Nahavand carpets. Today, the percentage of using cotton threads for weaving carpets in this region is more than wool. But in old Nahavand carpets, this is the opposite. The important thing about the Nahavand carpet is that the raw materials used in the weaving of carpets in this area are often obtained from local sources and are of high quality. The use of shiny and soft and at the same time high-quality wool fibers is one of the most important characteristics of Nahavand carpet.

Common dimensions in Nahavand rugs

The dimensions of woven carpets in Nahavand often include a cubit and a half, two cubits, and wide sides, and carpet weaves in larger dimensions are less common in Nahavand. In fact, you can often see Nahavandi rugs in dimensions of 2.5 x 1.5, 3 x 1.5, or even 3.5 x 1.5. In addition, the texture of curtain-sized carpets is also common in Nahavand. It can be said that more than half of the products of this region are carpets with four-meter dimensions or curtains. Less than 10% of Nahavand's carpet products are in the dimensions of carpets and zare and half, and about 20% of the products in this area are in the dimensions of three meters and rugs.

Designs and patterns in Nahavand carpet

Nahavand hand-woven carpet is one of the most famous and popular hand-woven carpets in the west of Iran, which has many fans inside and outside of Iran because of its beauty, quality and special features. Nahavand hand-woven carpet is diverse in terms of designs and patterns, but it can be said that the three designs of Ashund, Goli Haider and Lakh Sefid are among the most famous carpet designs in this region, and it can even be said that these three designs are world famous. In general, it can be said that geometric designs and patterns are often used in the texture of Nahavand carpets. Most Nahavand rugs have a fringe, which is completed with a background covered with small and elaborate designs.

The world fame of Eshvand Nahavand project

In recent years, the design of Esh Vand (the name of a village around Nahavand), which is in the form of a round and central bergamot, which is called Shamsheh, has become famous and popular among people and interior designers for its unique and happy design and coloring. has achieved very high. In addition to the central lamp, the characteristic feature of the Esh Vand carpet is the vases full of wild anemone flowers, which are woven on the four sides of this carpet.

"Three flowers" design of the Nahavand carpet

Another famous design of the city of Nahavand, which is known as "Three Flowers", includes a pattern of lach and tranj, parts of the text of which are covered by the border, and the pattern of a vase with three flower branches inside is woven into the border. This feature distinguishes the carpet of this area from the adjacent areas.

Nahavand handmade carpet coloring

Nahavand hand-woven carpet is a colorful and attractive carpet, which has many fans because of its beautiful design and color. The colors used in the carpet texture of this region are divided into two main categories, natural and chemical. As you know, the use of colors obtained from natural dyes that are obtained from plants such as sperk, runas, walnut skin, etc., makes the handwoven carpet beautiful, shiny, and as a result, has a special effect. In terms of color stability and being compatible with the health of the human body, natural colors have priority over chemical colors. In most cases, Nahavandi weavers use natural dyes for weaving. Another feature of the carpet color in Nahavand is the use of dark red and earthy color on a dark blue background, which is actually the distinguishing feature of these carpets from other places. This color tonality is the most important part of the carpet border structure. This color combination is not observed in all Nahavand handwoven carpets; But it must be said that if you see a carpet with this type of coloring, be sure that the texture is hidden.

Final word

Nahavand hand-woven carpet is one of the most famous village carpets in the west of the country, which is world famous due to its unique quality, pattern and color. In terms of price, it should be said that Nahavand carpets are among the best carpets in Iran in terms of quality and beauty, except for the fact that they are often exported abroad.

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