All about Taleghan carpet carpet in Iran
Taleghan rug or Taleghan carpet is one of the light rural carpets that is woven in Taleghan region located in Alborz province in the center of Iran. In this carpet, symmetrical knots are used with cotton thread and woolen lint. Geometry, elasticity and bergamot are common and red designs, crimson and cream are the common colors of Taleghan carpet.
Technical characteristics of Taleghan carpet: Raj-e-Shamar: According to the number of knots or ridges, Raj-e-Shamar is 7 cm in diameter. In general, carpets are divided into three groups according to Raj-e-Shamar. Carpets with a shelf life of less than 40 knit; Between 40 and 60, the average weave and above 60 are fine weaves. Taleghan’s fabric is woven and has a shelf size of 20 to 30 grams, which is very convenient for the taste and quality of the woven fabric. Of course, carpets with less number of rugs are more or less visible, but they are not common.
Types of knots: Depending on the appearance of the knot and the way they are wrapped around the strings, the knots are divided into two groups: symmetrical or Turkish knots and asymmetrical or Persian knots. In Taleghan’s view, the type of hill is symmetrical or Turkish. In the past, the condition of the condition is affected by the hand, but later some weavers use the club to catch the condition.
Method of weaving: The weft is tied to the horizontal threads, which are passed through each of the rows below the lower and upper strands. City carpets are woven by two thin and thick weaves, but in Russian and nomadic carpets only thick weaves are used. In Taleghan, it is made of cotton and the weaving operation is done by most Russians. But in some Russians, the fabric is wrapped around a 20-centimeter stick and rejected, which is called “mako” in the local dialect. Taleghan’s mind is single and only the word weft is used in it.
Darghali: Dar-e-Ebart is a wooden or metal frame with a square shape or a shutter that plays the role of a set in the weaving of the eye. They are generally divided into two categories: horizontal or terrestrial, and vertical or vertical. Carpet wood has a vertical and wooden shape in Taleghan and due to its small size, it has limited the dimensions of woven carpets.
Carpet weaving tools in Taleghan: 1- Daftin, which is called “khaft” in the local dialect. 2- Scissors, which is called “maqqash”. 3- Knife, which is actually the same as a kitchen knife. It is 20 centimeters that in some villages the fabric was wrapped around it and rejected
Appearance characteristics of Taleghan carpet: Dimensions: In Taleghan, the fabric is mostly woven in small dimensions, and as mentioned before, this is due to the small size of the porch in the weaving area. Most carpets are smaller than 2 by 3 meters and are called rugs. There are many different and sometimes different dimensions in Taleghan carpet. For example, 1.5 by 3 meters. It is used instead of a 9-meter rug when a piece of wood is placed next to it.
Used fibers: Chele fibers: In the local dialect, Chele is called “Tan” and its fibers are made of cotton and are sourced from nearby cities. Fiber: In the local language, it is called “poo” and its fibers are made of cotton and are prepared from the city. Cream fibers: In the past and present, cream was made of wool and local sheep’s wool was used. The sheep in the area are mostly black and brown in color.
The motifs used in Taleghan carpet: Taleghan carpet is woven mentally and has a geometric design and texture. It doesn’t make much sense to be symmetrical in this look, and this feature and simplicity of the designs are the most important factors in this beautiful look. Taleghani’s weaver is surrounded by the environment and the carpets he was inspired by, but he weaves his own mind and does such a simplistic thing. It is, in fact, born of an unnamed mind.
In general, the role models of Taleghan’s thinking can be divided into the following groups:
1- Plant motifs: Picture yourself: which includes the types of trees that are woven in your surroundings. This image is often used individually and is not linked to another image, and more plants are used in the margins. Picture of a flower: It is one of the motifs that can be seen in its entirety in a separate form or connected in different sizes and shapes.
2 – Animal motifs: These motifs are divided into two groups: one is the animals that the weaver has seen in their environment and deals with them, and the second group are imaginary animals, which the weaver himself is often unable to describe. It is as if they have come directly from the fabric of the mind to the fabric of their minds. From the first drawings, we can mention the role of goats, snakes, deer, turtles, different types of birds, different types of animals, and so on.
3- Human motifs: Humane motifs are less visible in Taleghan’s mind, but they cannot be ignored. These designs are also very basic and abstract and exist individually in the text of the carpet.
4- Nature-derived motifs: The weaver in creating these motifs, which includes mountains and running water, is inspired by the mountainous nature and abundant springs in the area. Mountain View: Always seen as a zigzag on the edge or around the center bergamot. Water Drawing: Used as playful lines next to a mountain painting and is a symbol of life and life.
5- Objects taken from objects: In Taleghan’s weaves, similar to other Russian weaves, there are paintings in which the weaver inspired the objects around him and the means of his life.
6- Innovative motifs: These designs are created only by weaving and often in order to fill the empty space of the text. In some cases, the name of the weaver who created this role is given a picture. An excellent flower, for example, is a painting that was invented by a person with a great name.
