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Heriz Rugs and the Caucasian Influence

Quotation from the previous blog Heriz and Ahar Rugs

‘…  Heriz rugs underwent a change toward more geometric forms. (/) Such a change may have been dictated by the market demand for more tribal geometric patterns …

“Weaving in East Azarbayjan: A society composed of urbanites, villagers and nomads, each turning out distinctive products, the latter two groups much less affected by commerce than weavers in the Transcaucasus. (-) Raul ‘Mike’ Tschebull

It is suggested that at the peak of the export of Caucasian rugs, larger Heriz rugs ‘… took over the Kazak market.’ (-) Tschebull.

1880 Kazak rugs

 This may explain the gradual process of geometrization of the central medallion occurring in Heriz design.

It was perhaps not the Soviet regime that put the end to the rich and Caucasian village rug industry, but the western market’s demand for larger carpets better suited for contemporary homes.

Shaggy and inexpensive village rug were forced out of the marked by more refined and larger manufacturing workshops carpets from the Transcausus.

A.G.

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The Pink Mosque

Known as the Pink Mosque, the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque is indisputably a gem of Islamic architecture.  Here, the intricate labyrinth of columns, niches and archways set the stage for the most unusual spectacle of kaleidoscopic play of light.

Every Morning, This Stunning Mosque In Iran Is Illuminated With ...
A rare colour display upon the amazing collection of Persian rugs

The very intricate web of stained-glass windows lights up the otherwise dark and solemn interior of the mosque into a myriad of colours.

The atmosphere of this magic place changes along with the movements of the sun.  The subtle colour reflections upon the mosaic walls in the evening explode into a dazzling spectacle of colours the very following morning

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Occasionally, all carpets are removed to be aired in the mosque’s courtyard

Located in Shiraz in the Fars province of Iran’s south west, the Pink Mosque, or Nasir al-Mulk Mosque was constructed between 1876 and 1888, during the Qajar dynasty.

Enjoy some of the Iran’s  finest entrancing music complementing the magic show within the walls of the Pink Mosque   click here

Thank you for reading (and listening)

A.G.

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