نویسندگان
1 دانشآموخته کارشناسی ارشد مرمت اشیاء فرهنگی و تاریخی، گروه مرمت آثار و اشیاء فرهنگی، دانشگاه هنر اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
2 دانشیار ، گروه مرمت آثار و اشیاء فرهنگی، دانشگاه هنر اصفهان اصفهان، ایران
3 مدرس مدعو گروه فرش، دانشگاه هنر اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The Safavid period, as evidenced by its surviving carpets, represents one of the most significant eras in the history of Persian carpet weaving. Among the masterpieces of this time, the so-called “Salting” carpets hold a special place. Despite their non-Iranian designation, these carpets are among the finest examples of Safavid weaving in terms of structure and technical sophistication. The present study provides a comparative examination, technological analysis, and condition assessment of one of the Safavid gilt-threaded Salting carpets housed in the Carpet Museum of Iran. The technological investigations aimed to identify the structure, materials, and techniques employed in the carpet’s production. The piece is composed of wool, silk, and gilt metal-wrapped threads (silver with a gold coating). Through microscopic, wet-chemical, digital loop, and instrumental analyses (FTIR and SEM-EDS), it was determined that the knotting technique is of the looped type, while the metal-thread weaving follows the souf technique. Colorimetric tests revealed that indigo was used for blue fibers, whereas a combination of madder (Rubia tinctorum) and cochineal was employed for red hues. Artistically and technically, the carpet’s design and motifs are consistent with Safavid weaving traditions, and the presence of Persian poetic inscriptions is among its most distinctive features. The combination of silk and wool with gilt metal threads stands out as a defining characteristic of this group of carpets. Condition assessments revealed the presence of surface dirt, fading, discoloration, fiber brittleness, tears, silk and metallic thread degradation, and areas of loss. Furthermore, the gilt metal threads have become dull and darkened; SEM-EDS analyses indicated sulfide and chloride corrosion, likely caused by past washing and inadequate storage conditions. These findings provide an in-depth understanding of the current state and technical characteristics of the artifact and clarify its significance among Safavid carpets.
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