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Hamad-Mahdie Alabaf
No. 1 floor Klisa, Building Opposite Rastakuche,
Jomhori Ave.
Tel: 98-411-5564028
Fax: 98-411-5538563
Emial: Azarpood@issa2000.net
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BRIEF HISTORY OF "ALABAF" RUGS
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Available: "A BRIEF HISTORY OF "ALABAF"
RUGS: Tabriz carpets signed by "Alabaf" have a
120-year-old background. The "Alabaf" family
weaving rugs today is the third generation of rug
producers. The grandfather (first generation) operated a
workshop with over 300 looms and around 1000 workers and
weavers. He passed away in 1949, and only four out of his
seven sons continued the work of their father (second
generation). "Alabaf" carpets made by the first
generation are at least 60 years old. Rugs that belong to
the first and second generations have used 100% natural
and vegetable dyes. But those made by the third
generation, starting in 1985, have about 5% chemical
colors. It is believed that the second generation of
"Alabaf" used the best quality of wool and
dyes. This is the period between 1948 and 1990 when
"Alabaf" family was at its peak as a
high-quality rug producer. The wool was obtained from
Golpayegan area, and had the highest quality available in
Iran. Very few of the old pieces made by
"Alabaf" do not have a signature. Instead of a
signature, some of them have the number 185 which reads
"Alabaf" in the Abjad alphabet. The majority of
designs are the work of Mir Mosavar Arjangi and his son
Manochehr Arjangi, two of the best designers in Tabriz.
The "Alabaf" family has produced rugs between
30 and 70 raj. The first workshop was located in their
backyard and was active for 40 years. It was then moved
to a new place where it is operating even today, with
less than 100 looms. Fortunately, very few of their
designs have been copied with a fake "Alabaf"
signature. The hard work of three generations has made
the name "Alabaf" a source of pride for the
Persian Rug industry."
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BRIEF HISTORY OF "ALABAF" RUGS
Details of the Alabaf
War Carpet
In the minor guard borders we see jets.
In the star cartouches we see first the
date;
and the time. The date is using the
Iranian calender.
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