Anthropological Study of Kerman Carpet Symbols, Shapes and Designs

doi:10.7176/rhss/11-9-01

Abstract

Different traditional Iranian art forms can be known as a single semantic recreation in different forms. All of them imply some shared concepts which are a mix of Persian and Islamic beliefs. These arts have a symbolic tone and the artist speaks through its art using the appropriate allegorical tools. In this field the Kerman carpet should be known as an excellent manifestation of symbols and mysterious designs that are eloquently implemented on the carpet. The purpose of this study is the anthropological analysis of the symbols, designs and patters used in the Kerman carpet as well as the analysis on the Kermanian people's beliefs based on those designs and symbols.The research method used here is the Qualitative type and in the form of ethnographic, and also the information are collected using interview-participation and documents.The theoretical framework of this study is based on the Clifford Geertz’s Symbolic-Interpretive Anthropology Approach theory. The findings of this study show that the Kerman carpet alongside its beauty and charm includes meaningful designs and patters and these designs and symbols are derived from the geographical-cultural and social area and are connected with the everyday life, traditions and beliefs of the people of their area. Keywords: Anthropology, Symbol, Shape, Design, Kerman Carpet. DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/11-9-01 Publication date: May 31 st 2021

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Introduction and Statement of problemIran, the cradle of carpets in the world, has had the universal fame of being the land of carpets for a long time and there are still thousands upon thousands of exquisite rugs and carpets available from Iran's carpet viewing poles to its enthusiasts.Carpet creation in different regions of Iran is dependent on beliefs and traditions or in other words culture, the wavers' mental states and geographic location
Because carpets have applied as well as aesthetic aspects, they can be analyzed in terms of external and internal form as well as their decorative motifs and colors.Based on this, in this study researchers are looking to answer the question that from the perspective of anthropology which symbols and designs are available in the Kerman carpet that based on analysis can lead to their people's culture and customs
Research Questions: 1.What are the characteristics of Kerman carpet? 2.What are the symbols, designs and patterns used in the Kerman carpet and what do they mean? 3.What are the beliefs of Kerman's people based on their carpet designs and symbols?

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Introduction and Statement of problemIran, the cradle of carpets in the world, has had the universal fame of being the land of carpets for a long time and there are still thousands upon thousands of exquisite rugs and carpets available from Iran's carpet viewing poles to its enthusiasts.Carpet creation in different regions of Iran is dependent on beliefs and traditions or in other words culture, the wavers' mental states and geographic location. All these hand-woven creations are representations of a greater and more valuable subject and show us the paths of the old, which can elaborate of the weaver's emotion in different situations. It clears many symbols and signs for us. When we look at the themes of these hand-woven carpets we see that they represent the history of Iranian art and culture. These carpets are mirror like displays and retell all aspects of the life of any people. Because carpets have applied as well as aesthetic aspects, they can be analyzed in terms of external and internal form as well as their decorative motifs and colors.Based on this, in this study researchers are looking to answer the question that from the perspective of anthropology which symbols and designs are available in the Kerman carpet that based on analysis can lead to their people's culture and customs

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