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Ahar Rug
The Ahar rug, also called Ahar carpet, is a type of Persian carpet made in the town of Ahar in Ahar County is the capital of Karadag Khanate in Iran. The name of the rug references the city and region of origin. History Over the last 30 years Ahar rugs have emerged as a recognizable group in the marketplace, and they are sold in many parts of Iran outside their town of origin. Production Ahar carpets are woven by people who live in Ahar county and by nomads in the region. They are made in Ahar city and villages including Qunigh, Arpaliq, Cheshme Vazan, GangalAbad, ZandAbad, Galandar, Bohol, Afil, Nagareh koob, Vardin, Qarajeh, Qurchi Kandi, Mazraeh-ye Hajj Abedin, Mazraeh-ye Mazare, Kaqalaq and Kalhur. Characteristics The design incorporates a large medallion, and it is geometric with curvilinear elements. Thus, it is characterized as a rectilinear medallion-spandrel design. An Ahar rug may be recognized by its blue wefts, especially in the medallions. The background is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahar Carpet
Ahar ( fa, italic=yes, w:fa:اهر, اهر, az, اهر) is a city and capital of Ahar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. According to the 2016 census, Ahar was the fourth most populated city of the province with a population of 100,641 in 20,844 families. Ahar was the capital of Karadag Khanate in 18th and 19th centuries. Situation In the wake of Russo-Persian War (1804–13) Ahar, with 3500 inhabitants, was the only city of Arasbaran, Qaradağ. Around the mid 1830s the population was estimated to be from five to six thousand inhabitants in about six hundred houses. By 1956 the population had increased to 19816. At the 2016 census, its population was 100,641, in 20,844 families. Despite this population boom the city has been losing its former importance to the much smaller neighboring Kaleybar city as the later is gaining nationwide fame as a tourist destination. History Ahar is one of the ancient cities of Azerbaijan, its name before Islam was "meimad". In the 12th-13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
