Art of Jajim Ahrami: A brilliant heritage of Iranian handicrafts
Pyramid Jajim is one of the attractive and unique types of Iranian Jajim, which has added to the beauty and originality of this handwoven art with its geometric designs and especially its pyramid designs. These types of Jajims were woven with inspiration from the geometrical shapes and traditional architecture of Iran, especially in desert and desert areas.
History and geographic distribution
Jajim pyramid weaving art has been popular in many regions of Iran, especially in regions that were adapted to hot and dry climate. Nomads and villagers of these areas have created these beautiful designs using available raw materials and inspired by their surroundings.
Raw materials and production process
The main raw material for Jajim Ahrami weaving is wool, which is ready for weaving after washing, cleaning and spinning. In some regions, cotton thread is also used. The production process of pyramidal jajim is similar to other types of jajim and includes the following steps:
Preparation of wool: wool is washed, cleaned and then spun.
Dyeing: The spun wool is dyed with natural or chemical dyes.
Weaving: Long threads are stretched on the weaving loom.
Weaving: Using a comb and a mako, transverse threads are woven on the skeins and the desired design (pyramid-shaped designs) is created.
Dewatering and drying: After finishing weaving, Jajim is washed and spread out to dry.
Designs and roles
The main feature of pyramidal jajims is geometrical designs, especially pyramidal designs. These designs are inspired by geometric shapes and traditional architecture of Iran, especially in desert and desert areas. Repeating these pyramidal designs side by side gives Jajim a regular and geometric appearance.
Unique features of Jajim Ahrami
Pyramidal designs: geometrical designs and especially pyramidal designs are the distinguishing features of this type of Jajim.
Simplicity and beauty: simple yet beautiful designs are one of Jajim Ahrami’s distinctive features.
High resistance: because of wool material and strong texture, pyramidal jajims are very resistant and durable.
Compatibility with traditional architecture: The pyramid designs of these Jajims are compatible with the traditional architecture of Iran, especially in desert areas.
Applications of Jajim Ahrami
Because of their beauty and elegance, pyramidal jajims are used in the production of a wide range of textile products, including tablecloths, bedspreads, cushions, underlays, wall coverings, bags, wallets, etc. Also, pyramidal jajims are also used in interior decoration.