Hi everyone

As you know, I am from Iran. I was born in TEHRAN the capital city of Iran. I'd like to show you one of the Tehran's squares which is very famous.




Azadi Tower, Azadi Square, Western Tehran, Freedom Square, Tehran, Iran, Meidane Azadi

http://nz.images.search.yahoo.com/images/view.Retrieve on 23,Oct,2008.

The Northwest region of Iran has some of the most famous styles and highest quality carpets, made using fine wools. Tabriz is one of the most famous cities in the region that has fabulous designs and patterns. Another reputable city is Ardabil, which is the centre for Kazak carpets. Heriz style carpets are also produced in this region. Many Heriz rugs have centre medallions with corner insets within the field. http://www.carpetbuyer.com/pages/irannw.htm

http://www.carpetbuyer.com/pages/irannw.htm. Retrieved on 23,Oct,2008.

Hi My classmates
I am trying to add some new information about Persian carpets in my E-Portfolio. If you click on them you can get more interesting knowledge.I will be happy to know your opinion about that
http://www.iranyellowpages.net/PersianCarpetHouse/Design01.htm. Retrieved on 23,Oct,2008.

http://www.bestirantravel.com/culture/arts/rugs.html. Retrieved on 23,Oct,2008.

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REFLECTIONS ON E-PORTFOLIO

This paper was very important for me and I learnt a lot. Firstly, I'd like to say that I have learnt about the role of E-Portfolios for the introduction and presentation of Iranian carpets. It is another excellent source for me to sell my carpets.

Additionally, I learnt how to collect images and video for presentation of my topic and put it into my portfolio. I think that this is vital for the presentation of an E-Portfolio and it allows my audience to see the range of carpets I have to offer, and learn a little about the history of them through video footage.
In addition, I am able to introduce to my readers, different Iranian cities which are famous for weaving carpets.

Learning how to make a beautiful and rich E-Portfolio was unfamiliar to me at the first. But I could evaluate my skills from the advice and reccomendations given to me by our classmates and from our lecturer Patsy.

I hope to use this E-Portfolio as a platform for making my readers more aware of Persian rugs, which are famous around the world.
I believe this paper, ireflect, was very successful and I am sure it will help me in the future in different aspects of my life.

MAKING RUG

This video shows us how an Iranian woman (artist) creates a beautiful rug. Retrieved from youtube on 2 ,Oct,2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xJbmEKzW2U

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ZANJAN rugs are hand-woven by nomadic tribes’ people on the northern regions of Iran. The weavings have strong Kurdish and Turkish influences. The bright and lively with geometric designs these durable works of art are usually woven on a Horizontal loom. This piece will definitely add its magical charm to your decor.

Type: Zanjan
Size: 287x95
Age: Semi-antique
Condition: Very good
Colour: Red, blue, green and yellow

My carpet

Hi everyone
It is another of my carpets for selling from Ardebil.
Ardebil is a city near the coast of the Caspian Sea. Ardebil rugs usually have the famous Mahi (Herati) design, with a diamond medallion and small fish throughout. An allover pattern is sometimes seen in an Ardebil. Usually their weavers will incorporate a lot of silk into the woollen pile to accentuate some highlights in the pattern. Some modern Ardebil’s have started to migrate from the traditional Herati pattern to bolder geometric patterns. In addition to the usual beiges, rusts and blues, many up-to-the-minute colours can be observed in the newer Ardebil’s, such as a turquoise and purple.



Colours: Berry Red, White, Light Rose,

Hi
This is one of the Persian rugs which I brought from Iran for selling. It has weaved in Arak. Arak is the capital city in the Province of Arak, located in north-central Iran. A centre of agricultural trade, this great city is also known for pottery, metalwork, and hand woven area rugs. A very important region in the making of Persian area rugs, the roots of its commercial rug weaving industry can be traced back to the 17th century. After World War II the Province of Arak became known for a particular style of rug called the Sarouk. These very attractive area rugs, named after a village in the area, typically feature detached floral sprays in an all-over design on a red background. Arak rugs are woven using asymmetrical Persian knots. The quality of the rug is largely dependant on the number of knots per square inch and may vary from rug to rug.

Foundation: 100% CottonPile: 100% Wool Size: 310cm x 104cm Woven: 100% Hand KnottedCondition: Very Good Semi Antique

Tabriz carpet

Youtube, retrieved on 28, Sep, 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjpZlc43s8U

This video shows and explains the Iranian carpet industry. I am trying to bring you more information as a viewer of my portfolio. Youtube, retrieved on 17, Sep, 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KNGqRqVRYg

slides

Some slides of Iranian Rugs.



Youtube,retrieved on 13,Sep,2008.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mW_KlWgqB0

Opinion

It is an interesting episode of explanation of Persian carpet which I have found on Yuotube. I hope it helps you to be more familair with Persian rug. Retrieved on 28 ,Aug,2008.,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pmv3oyl304

Esfahan Rug

This time I want to introduce Esfahan carpet. Esfahan (Isfahan) is an ancient city in Iran. It is located in the centre of Iran. This city was the capital city of Iran around end of 16th century. Isfahan carpets are usually made of high quality of materials such as; soft wool, silk and cotton. The colours which used for Isfahan rugs are blue, rose and indigo motifs. These carpets have different sizes, but the common size is (4x6 to 8x10feet). Isfahan carpets are among the finest quality, therefore, they are amount the expensive carpets. For watching Iranian rugs you can click here
Youtube,retrieved on 11, Sep,2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xJbmEKzW2U

weaving

Weaving carpet
Most handmade carpets are woven from wool. The wool is spun, usually by hand, and then rinsed, washed and dried. It is then dyed to ensure an even colour throughout the rug. Traditionally, nomad carpet-weavers (usually women) used horizontal looms, which are lightweight trans portable. Iranian carpets consist of warp, weft, silk pile, wool, cotton or fuzz knotted with weft forming the flesh of carpets. In different parts of Iran, carpet makers created their own styles and schools. Techniques were sometimes different from tribe to tribe or city to city. http://www.destinationiran.com/ .Retrieved on 10,Sep.2008.

Iranian Carpet, Abbas Kiarostami episode
You Tube. (2008), Retrieved Sept 2, 2008 from =http://www.youtube.com/v/vZmD04YSqhc&hl=en&fs=1

This episode of Iranian carpet was created by Abbas Kiarostami. The language of this episode is Persian. I have chosen it from "YouTube" for people who know our language. I think it is a fantastic work of Kiarostami. In addition, it can accompany national Iranian music and the Persian language. Meanwhile, the viewer can enjoy the different designs of Persian carpets. A famous poem is woven in the carpet and the narrative of this poem is read for you.

My carpet

Hello everyone

Today I would like to show you one of my Iranian carpets which I have brought over from Iran. It is a Tabriz carpet called "MAHI". This means "Fish". The colour is dark brown. Mahi is the design. Because if you look at it, you can see a fish design inside of the carpet. Also you can see different colours in the carpet such as: light brown, red, beige and light cream. In the centre and the border of the carpet also used silk. This carpet is made from wool, cotton and silk. It is an expensive rug in Iran as well as in NZ.

Interview

I did this interview with an Iranian person who knows a lot about Pesian rugs. He has given us interesting information about this Iranian art.

proposal

My proposal for Persian Rug:
-Background,
-How to weave rugs in Iran,
-Different kinds of Persian rugs,
-Interview with one of the Iranian carpet experts in New Zealand. It will be with using a digital camera and download it in my e-portfolio.
-Show one of my Persian carpets and explanation about that. I take a few photos.
-I want to introduce Persian rugs to New Zealanders. Especially businessmen who like to find a good market for NZ wool. In addition, for people who like to be familiar to Persian rug?

Persian carpets and rugs have always been and still are an intrinsic part of Iranian culture and its people's daily lives. Indeed, carpets and rugs are in many cases the most valued possessions, and they are an integral part of an Iranian home. Thus, it is not surprising that current production levels throughout Iran equal those reached prior to the Islamic Revolution of 1979. In fact, rugs are now even produced in areas where weaving was heretofore not practiced. Furthermore, Persian carpets continue to boast very high quality standards and command a very brisk interest in domestic and international markets. While large city workshops were an important factor in the past, much of today's production is fashioned along cottage industry lines in smaller villages and towns.
Persian carpets are traditionally known for their tremendous variety in design, colour, size, and weave. Moreover, they are known for the uniqueness of each and every rug produced. Rugs are generally named after the village, town or district where they are woven or collected, or by the weaving tribe in the case of nomadic pieces. Each rug's particular pattern, palette, and weave are uniquely linked with the indigenous culture, and weaving technique is specific to an identifiable geographic area or nomadic tribe.
www.farsinet.com/persianrug . Retrieved on 9, Aug, 2008.

Persian Rug

Hi everyone
As you know I am from Iran (Persia). I chose the topic “Persian Rug” for this paper. I’d like to introduce Persian Rug as one of the Iranian arts. I hope it helps you to become familiar to this type of Persian art.




Introduction:
From a long time ago, man has been in the thought of preparing a suitable mat and worthy cover to protect him both in tumult of wind and rain and provide him with a comfortable bed as a cold and heat insulator. Nests of birds and interwoven stems of plants were of patterns directing man to weaving. Primitive man had acquired skills such as basket weaving by interweaving vegetal textiles and barks, and by utilizing wool of animals living in primitive societies could offer mats not so soft. The most ancient handicraft, which was found by Russian archaeologists in Eastern Turkestan (1949) named Pazyryk rug (3-5 centuries). Experts accredit it to be” Persian” regarding its designs. Pazyryk, which its size is 1.8 x 2 meters, is reserved in the Sent-Petersburg Armitage Museum. According to opinion of experts the art carpet weaving in Iran is at least 3500 years old.

Pazyryk

Colours applied in this rug are deep red, yellow, pale green, and orange.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_carpet. Retrieved on 4,Sep,2008.