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SHAHREZA
The Shahreza carpets are produced in the city of Qum. Qum is situated south of Tehran, on the road to Isfahan, in the Markazi or Central Province. It has a population of half a million; its proximity to Tehran has tended to curtail its development. As a centre of pilgrimage it is second only to Hashed; it contains the tomb of Fatima, sister of the Imam Ali Reza, (who is buried in Mashhad) plus the tombs of several Shahs.
The carpet industry was developed in Qum in the 1930's.Since there was no tradition or precedent to draw on, the weavers took motifs from various sources, and juxtaposed and combined them. Some designs they copied outright: it is not unusual to see copies made in Qum of Joshqan or Sirjan rugs, much finer than the originals and with a silk pile. Otherwise, a wide variety of medallion and all-over design is made.
In Shahreza the carpets are woven with relatively high piles and sturdy weaving. The pile is either of silk (with warps and wefts of silk) or of wool or mixed wool and silk, with a cotton foundation. Knotting is generally fine. A wide range of colours is used, sometimes in combinations, which seems strange to westerners. A strong pink and green are particularly characteristic of the silk rugs. Qum rugs are made in all sizes.
Other weaving centres that come within are: Isfahan, Joshaghan, Shahreza, Mobarakeh, Meyme, Naen, Najaf Abad.
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