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15 March 2010

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Rug lexicon - Y
Yalameh rug. Photo courtesy Boston GalleriesYalameh
A term used to describe village rugs in western Iran which have motifs of the Khamseh, Qashqai and Lori tribes.
Source: Oldcarpet.com: http://www.oldcarpet.com/rug_glossary.htm#yalameh - Book search: YALAMEH
©Metropolitan Carpet GalleryYastik
A Turkish yastik is a small rug or bag for sitting against or leaning against. It can also be a cover.
Source: JBOC: http://www.sw-asia.com/Rugs/Turkish/Yastik.htm - Book search: YASTIK
Yazd rug ©Oldcarpet.comYazd ( Yezd )
A central Iranian city weaving rugs of medallion designs similar to Kermans or Sarouks. Main colors are blue, red and ivory. Wefts can be either wool or cotton and warps are of cotton only. The asymmetrical knot is used.
Source: Oldcarpet.com: http://www.oldcarpet.com/rug_glossary.htm#Yazd - Book search: YAZD

 

 

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