All about Ardakan handmade carpet
Iranian handmade carpets are woven in almost all regions of the country and depending on the climatic conditions of each region, these carpets have their own characteristics in each city or province. These characteristics can be charted in color, design and layout, type of material and raw materials, which distinguishes the carpet of each region from other regions.
Meanwhile, Yazd province is not without its valuable art, but Yazd handmade carpets are among the best in Iran in terms of design, design and quality. But when we look at the art of carpet weaving in Yazd, these beautiful handicrafts stand out most in the historic city of Ardakan. Ardakan handmade carpets with unique and sometimes similar features have always had a high potential in Yazd province.
Handicrafts such as zillow, chain weaving and canvas are among the arts that are more than two centuries old in Ardakan. But there is no exact date for the art of carpet weaving in Ardakan; Some consider it to be 150 years old, while others believe that carpet weaving began in Ardakan earlier this century.
The people of Ardakan say that carpet weaving in a principled and coherent manner first began about a century ago in an old area of the city called Charkhab. When the art of carpeting entered the city, Ardakan carpet weavers first began their work under the supervision of Kermani masters. It is interesting to know that these artists were originally only men and gradually gave way to Ardakani women.
Ardakan carpet weaving
In Iranian carpets, fixed strings are placed in the hangar, which are called strings, and strings play the role of tightening the roots, which are called wefts. The weaving of Ardakani handmade carpets is often made of cotton, and the cream or lint is made of wool, soft wool and silk.
Characteristics and type of Ardakan carpet texture
In Iran, various types of carpet weaving are divided into three categories: nomadic, rural and urban, each of which has its own characteristics, and since Ardakan is one of the oldest cities in the country, the type of carpet weaving is included in the urban category.
Ardakan carpets have a good polish and are considered to be a meaty category, and at the same time, a special delicacy is used in their texture. These carpets all have clues and are considered as a knitting pattern.
Another unique feature of this city’s carpet, which makes it one of the best Iranian carpets, is its texture. It is important that the handmade carpet is flawless and the more it has this feature, the more valuable it is. Experts consider Ardakan’s handmade carpet to be free of any weaving and mating, and to classify it as one of the best in the country.