پیکره (Feb 2023)
Analysis of the «Lattice (Lozenge-Band)» Pattern as a Common Design in the Zand Era Rugs
Abstract
Problem Definition: The research in Zand rugs has faced questions and missing links. During the historiography of the art of this period, the lack of resources had convinced the researchers that it is not possible to extract a text related to the rugs in this era. Although the author started to find rugs, over time, the repetition of the images of weavings and rugs with a «Lattice (Lozenge-Band)» pattern created a more important question: Can the «Lattice (Lozenge-Band)» pattern be introduced as a common design of the second half of the 12th century? If this is the case, then a more basic question is raised: What components played a role in the formation and prosperity of the Lattice pattern in the Zand period? What are the theoretical and formative foundations in Lattice pattern as a common structure?Objective: The aim of this research is to shed light on the dark part of Iran's rug history, deal with the Lattice (Lozenge-Band) as a frequent pattern in the Zand period, and discover the factors influencing the prosperity of the mentioned pattern.Research Method: This research is qualitative and, based on this purpose, it falls into the category of basic theoretical research. The primary information and analysis materials were collected using a library-based method and virtual observation of samples in national and international museums, and then conclusions were drawn using descriptive and analytical methods.Results: The achievement of this research, in the first step, was to identify the Lattice (Lozenge-Band) at the first place of the patterns used in the weavings of the Zand era. Then, following the four elements of history, mythology, mysticism, and post-Sadraei philosophy and popular culture, the discovery of five components of Indian and Kashmiri motifs in Afsharid art, the ancient pattern of the garden pattern, the flower school of the second half of the 12th century, and ethnic and decorative art as the foundations that form the Lozenge-Band pattern, were identified.
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