Kurdish rugs (قالی کوردی) are rugs woven by the Kurdish people in the Middle East, predominantly the larger Kurdistan region including the nothern Kurdistan near the Tauros Mountains, southern. southernmost Caucasus, eastern kurdistan. When referring to Kurdish rugs within the rug industry, one is referring to those made within eastern Kurdistan. Kurdish Rugs are stout and solid in structure, usually made in symmetrical knotting upon a woolen foundation. Kurdish rugs and carpets do use medallion patterns; however, far more popular are the all-over floral, Mina Khani motifs and the jaff geometric patterns. the beauty of Kurdish designs are enriched by high-chroma blues, greens, saffrons as well as terracotta and burnt orange hues made richer still by the lusturous wool used. The traditional Kurdish Rug uses Kurdish symbols. It is possible to read the dreams, wishes and hopes of the rug maker from the sequence of symbols used. It is this signification and communication both individually and grouped into Kurdish rug making. Kurdish people study how meaning is constructed and understood by talking with the rug maker.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:13:06 +0000