All about Qom handmade carpets

One of the most famous Iranian handmade carpets is Qom Silk Carpet. Qom silk carpet is one of the carpets whose market is not limited to Iran but has its own customers all over the world. One of the most important features of the silk carpet in Qom province is that it is woven in such a beautiful and natural way that at first glance it looks like a painting. It was about a century ago that the carpet weaving industry in Qom gradually began its progress, and the weaving of handmade silk carpets in this province began in earnest, using various designs and patterns, and this is what made this carpet. Become a reputable and valuable carpet in the world.

The carpets that were first woven in this province were not like today’s carpets, but in their texture, high quality raw materials were not used, and also their texture was coarse, and they were woven in forty rows; As a result, we did not see quality carpets today. Gradually, in the following years, fundamental changes were made in the structure of carpets in Qom province, and carpet weavers and designers of Qom map turned to all-silk carpets that were fine-textured, and provided precious and luxurious carpets to those interested in handmade carpets.

Qom silk carpet
As we have said, Qom carpet is one of the handmade Iranian carpets that is currently known in the world as an exquisite carpet. This carpet has a special texture, design and role, which has made it one of the special and special carpets. Despite the fact that many years have passed since the beginning of Qom silk carpet weaving, but this carpet still retains its original originality and its texture uses excellent materials and natural colors. Also, the designs used in this carpet are also eye-catching Iranian designs.

History of Qom Silk Carpet
The carpet weaving industry has been popular in Qom province since ancient times. The industry was initially common among the villagers and nomads of the province, and as mentioned, the woven carpets were not of good quality at first. But the Qom silk carpet, which is woven in its current form, became popular about eighty years ago and in the second decade of the twentieth century. This period coincided with the arrival of Kashani merchants in Qom, who took the carpets to Qom and started this type of carpet weaving on a limited scale.

In less than two decades, this type of carpet weaving developed its way in Qom and entered the commercial phase and found a name and an official form for itself. Turned it into a premium rug.

Features of Qom carpet
The most important features of Qom Silk Carpet, which has made it an excellent and prominent carpet, are the following:

The silk used in the taropod of Qom carpet is pure and this carpet is woven using delicate silks.The designs used in Qom’s silk carpets have a wide variety of colors, ranging from 20 to 30 colors, and in some cases 100 colors.
In the combination of color and role of Qom carpet, there is a special and unique innovation and harmony.
The designs of Qom’s silk carpets are also distinctive, and their designs are modeled on historical stories.
The number of silk rugs woven in this province is higher than other handmade carpets.
In the texture of Qom silk carpet, environmental standards are observed and its production will not cause any harm to the environment; Because the paint and yarn used in it are made of completely natural and non-chemical materials.
Dozens of artists are used in the weaving of Qom silk carpets and they produce a unique work of art in harmony with their weaving. This collaboration and coordination from design, dyeing to weaving of this carpet includes.

Silk carpet designs and patterns
The designs used in Qom carpets are very diverse and have a wide range. The plans for the old carpets of Qom consisted of the famous designs of Lachk and Toranj Shah Abbasi, Muharram and Shekargah. The maps and designs were imitations of Kashan and Isfahan. Over time, with the creativity of Qom designers, the design of carpets in this province underwent fundamental changes, and we witnessed the emergence of a new style in the carpet weaving industry. The new style is known for its special and distinctive features in terms of design, coordination of roles and coloring in the style of Qom carpet.
Weavers of Qom province are more interested in using the best designs used in other provinces of the country with small changes. Among the most important designs used in Qom silk carpets, we can mention the following:
Batei, Joshaghani geometry, bergamot elasticity, Bakhtiari brick or mosaic arrangement, tree, hunting ground, Abbasi, Shah Abbasi Afshan, inscription, altar, Muharram, flower, simple floor bergamot, sultanate, brick and Mohtasham.
Frequent plant designs are more common than pot designs, and many of the pieces used have a central medal and various designs on the corners.