طرح و نقش در گليم نقش برجسته ايلام

Pattern and Design in Embossed Rugs of the Ilam Province

The growth of handicrafts was apparent when the people of Ilam showed fondness towards handmade utensils and woven fabrics. The province of Ilam comprises its own handicrafts diverse from those of other provinces; embossed rugs are its most significant and valuable work of art that are mostly created by the tribal women. These handicrafts mostly serve a financial intention rather than an artistic function; therefore, for handicrafts became the main a source of income and had consumption purposes. The embossed rugs are significant due to their traditional and unique patterns which root in cultural and historical backgrounds of the Ilam district. As mentioned before, the rugs stimulated the economical status and boosted the financial requirements of a family. This article will focus on introducing the Ilam province and the tribal life; it will also study on the embossed rugs of this district with emphasis on color, pattern, and design. Questions answered throughout the article: 1-What is the most notable and considerable handicraft of Ilam? 2-What type of a rug is an embossed rug? 3-What are the characteristics of an embossed rug that makes it significant from other handicrafts?