One-sided carpet art in Iran: a gem in the sea of handicrafts
One-sided carpet is another masterpiece of Iranian artists, which has a special place in the world of handicrafts with its unique elegance and beauty. Unlike the double-sided rug, which can be used from both sides, the single-sided rug has a design and coloring on only one side, and the back is plain and without patterns.
Distinctive features of one-sided carpet
Varied Designs: One-sided rug designs are often inspired by nature, animals, humans, and geometric shapes and are decorated with bright and cheerful colors.
Simple texture: The texture of one-sided rug is simpler than double-sided rug, and for this reason, its weaving speed is faster.
Low thickness: Due to the simple texture, one-sided rugs are thin and light in weight.
Various applications: One-sided carpet can be used as a table cloth, underlay, pillowcase, and even a wall panel.
Types of one-sided carpets
One-sided rugs are divided into different types based on the area of texture, design and color. Some of the most famous types of these rugs are:
One-sided sumac rug: This type of rug is woven using the sumac technique and has geometric designs and cheerful colors.
One-sided rug: This type of rug is woven with extra piles and has a soft and delicate appearance.
Innovations and developments in the art of one-sided carpet
Modern and combined designs: Inspired by modern arts and combining it with traditional designs, carpet weaving artists create single-faced rugs with very attractive and innovative designs.
Use of natural and artificial colors: In addition to natural vegetable and mineral colors, artificial colors are also used to create a wider range of colors in one-face rugs.
Combined textures: Combining different textures such as plain weave, twill weave and zigzag weave in a rug gives it a special effect.
Volumetric textures: Some artists have succeeded in weaving one-surface rugs with volumetric designs by using special techniques.
New applications of one-sided carpet
Interior decoration: One-sided carpets are used as a decorative element in the interior decoration of houses, hotels and restaurants.
Fashion and clothing: The use of one-sided carpet pieces in the design of clothes, bags and other accessories has been proposed as a new trend in the fashion industry.
Contemporary art: One-sided rugs are exhibited as a work of art in galleries and art exhibitions.
Handicrafts: One-sided rugs are used to make various handicraft products such as key chains, wallets, and coasters.