Product Description
Details
Collection: Zanjan Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 6' 7'' x 3' 5'' .
Size CM: 200 cm x 105 cm.
Colors: Navy Blue, Crimson, Cream, Blue, Orange, Black, Red, Beige.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Zanjan Rugs
A superb example of Zanjan weaving heritage, this 6x3 ft Semi Antique rug showcases the celebrated Medallion design of Zanjan, rendered here in rich tones of Navy Blue, Crimson with the authority of long tradition. Village
weavers of Zanjan work primarily with the Turkish symmetrical knot on cotton foundations, producing rugs with a dense, durable pile well-suited to active household use. The design repertoire includes bold geometric medallion
compositions, all-over Herati patterns rendered in confident village style, and occasionally more elaborate floral compositions reflecting the influence of formal city weaving traditions - a versatility that reflects Zanjan's
unique position between multiple weaving cultures.
The color palette of Zanjan rugs is characteristically deep and saturated, reflecting the quality of natural dye traditions maintained in this region. Rich madder reds, dark indigo navies, warm ivory and camel grounds, and
accents of gold create compositions of visual richness. These colors, achieved with natural dye materials and traditional mordanting techniques, possess the luminous depth and organic warmth that distinguishes genuine Persian
village production from synthetic alternatives.
Collectors of Persian rugs recognize the distinctive qualities that Zanjan rugs offer: honest, straightforward character; solid, reliable construction built for active use; warm natural color palette; and the expression of
individual weaver personality within the framework of a shared regional design tradition. Each Zanjan rug is in some sense a self-portrait of its maker - a record of individual aesthetic preferences, technical skills, and
creative decisions made over the weeks of its weaving.
The border compositions of Zanjan rugs demonstrate genuine compositional intelligence that rewards careful study. The main border typically features a running floral vine, alternating palmettes, or a geometric repeat chosen in
careful relationship to the central field design. Guard stripes complete the frame. The successful resolution of corners - where the border pattern must turn at right angles - is a test of the weaver's compositional skill that
Zanjan weavers consistently pass with confidence.
Specifications
Original name: Zanjan Rug.
Alternative name(s): Zanjan Carpet.
Origin: Zanjan.
Category: Village.
Common designs: Herati, Medallion, Geometric.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool.
Foundation material: Cotton.
Knot type: Symmetrical (Ghiordes).
Notes
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