Introduction to Ghazvin Kilim in Iran

Introduction to Ghazvin Kilim in Iran

Kilim or Plus is one of a variety of looms and coatings that are woven from silk, goat hair, sheep wool or other domestic animals. In its traditional form, Kilim is usually used to cover land, walls or curbs for bear animals, but today it is also purchased as a modern cover for town houses.
This carpet has different names in Persian. Kilim in Afghanistan, Ghilim in Ukraine, Badass in the Caucasus, Latim in Syria and Lebanon, Chilim in Romania as well as Kilim in Turkey, Poland, Hungary and Saudi Arabia are different names.
The colors used in the traditional Kilim are herbal. Sometimes Kilim is washed with tea and walnut skin for a more lively look and color. The difference between Kilim and carpet is in many ways, mainly in texture and size. Kilim has no map and is woven into the term sensually and is rarely seen larger than three meters by four meters.
Traditional Kilim sizes are based on the dimensions of the nomadic tents that weave. Qazvin artists who inherited the art of the Safavid period engaged in artistic work, in fine art of inlay and lattice, fine-grained mahogany and intricate engraving, embossing, stained glass painting and numerous decorative works. And they have created great artifacts to the point where Qazvin was an important art center after Shiraz and Isfahan.
Qazvin’s style of painting was rich in features that were unique at the time and once again came to perfection in calligraphy and calligraphy, but in the Qajar era, Qazvin lost its artistic prosperity. Qazvin handicrafts include painting, embroidery, needlework, engraving, engraving and carpet weaving (carpet and kilim weaving) and jajim weaving.
Kilim Jajim, carpet and rug has long been woven in Qazvin and among the tribes and tribes of this region. Today carpet weaving is more common in Qazvin towns and villages. Kilims of Alamut area in Qazvin are also very well known and are characterized by the beautiful designs and colors of Kilim from other areas. Jajim weaving is also common in many Qazvin villages.