area rug design in the world of colors

Carpet design or Rug model can be divided into different categories. From this point of view, it seems a bit difficult to express a complete and comprehensive classification that can not be added. But here, we want to provide you with a relatively complete and comprehensive classification regarding the types of area rug designs in Kashan carpets. This work has been made possible by considering common and well-known categories and adding one or two categories that seem to have been overlooked by others. The silk rug design has been a manifestation of the art, culture and customs of the people of Iran from the past until now.

We can say Iranians have always tied their lives, culture and ideas to the fabric of the area rug rather than weaving a design for the carpet. This is why similarities can be seen among Iranian carpets. Their similarities indicate that their cultures are similar. There are also differences in this. These differences indicate the ethnic culture and geographical region and their customs.

Types of designs and models of the area rug

Iranian handmade silk rug designs can be divided into different types from different aspects. But here, we first divide the types of maps or designs of Iranian carpets into seven main categories or groups according to the elements and designs used in classic carpet design.

The vital thing to remember is that this is a category of authentic area rug designs and models from the past to the present. In this division, we have tried to divide the designs and models of the handmade carpet in a basic way to include all the cases. However, as we said before, adding some categories to these items is possible. But our attempt here is to spice up this article in simple language along with various examples to make it attractive to everyone.

Therefore, in addition to introducing each of these categories, we will introduce the famous and best-selling designs and plans related to that category - both in the machine and hand-woven carpets. This makes you familiar with the new designs available in the market. On the other hand, recognize the elements used in each. As a result, proceed to design your carpet decoration with a complete understanding.

Mannequin design or Mullah Nasredini

In the design of the mannequin or Melan Nasredini carpet, the images and figures of humans can be seen alone or on horses and other animals in various states, such as gatherings, joy, fighting, fighting, passing, etc.

Animal carpet design

In this design and model of silk rug, the image of the body or head of animals such as antelope, horse, lion, dog, ram or birds such as eagle, pigeon and partridge can be seen. These roles are woven into the carpet to express the prominent features of courage, decency, loyalty, etc., in different ways and methods. The originality of these types of designs is related to the hand weaving of nomads and village people and is derived from it.

Animal carpet designs and plans, all designs with faces, include different types. Here we only briefly mention the names of each of these types:

face design

In face design, the real or imaginary role of the human face is woven into the rug in various ways. The face painting itself can also be divided into the following categories:

Sketches and maps of the faces of kings and people in positions of authority

The first group of portraits includes the portraits of famous and influential people such as kings and rulers. This group has the most significant number in terms of the role owners' diversity, compositions and moods. The reason for a large number of images of this group among the pink designs was the power and wealth of the owners of glory and wealth.

Sketches and maps of the faces of famous artists, warriors and lovers

The second group is the faces of famous artists, warriors and lovers. Because these people have enjoyed popularity and fame in society and among the people, their words have always been narrating gatherings and night gatherings, etc. Their designs have always had their own fans.

Lily and Majnoon's designs on the area rug

Although we could put this category under the last category as one of the famous lovers, the extent of fame and the large number of carpets woven with this position made us consider the design of Lily Majnoon as a separate category. Painting and visual expression of the burning love of Leili and Majnoon, which has always had a special place in Iranian carpets, especially in carpet paintings, due to the fame of their love story. In these types of carpets, usually, the face design of a man and a woman is displayed next to each other in a big way so that the details of their faces can be seen. In addition to the rug, these images are also used for the back.

Prominent national religious figures

The third group includes carpet designs, images of people in the role of buildings and religious and national historical monuments. Famous national and religious people have always been among this group's most original and abundant images because of their fame.

Fish design carpet

The basis of the fish design is a rhombus decorated with flowers and carousel blades placed in the four corners of this rhombus. Beautiful and colorful flowers are also placed in the upper and lower part of these carousel blades. This design is repeated throughout the carpet. For this reason, the fish pattern can be considered one of the types of "patterned or contagious carpet." We will explain this matter further. After Islam, the motif of fish in these designs changed to flowers and leaves, and since then, carpet weavers have refused to weave animal motifs in carpets.

Among the types of carpets with fish designs, we can mention the Sane fish design (Sanandaj), Durham fish design, Herat fish, bee fish, Qashqai fish, and small fish design. There is room to explain in detail about the micro-fish design, but some of the standard micro-fish designs in the market are as follows:

1. Original or Tabriz fish design carpet

2. Herring pattern carpet

3. Fish wave design carpet