Iran’s Alasht Jajim: Known for original designs, vibrant colors

Jajim weaving is an age-old craft still pursued by women of the village of Alasht in Savadkuh, Mazandaran Province, northern Iran.

For centuries, Jajim weaving has been practiced and passed down from one to the next generation.

Jajim is a type of floor covering that is between thick and coarse fabrics in terms of thickness.

These Jajims are woven from yarn produced from locally bred sheep.

The colors are all herbal derived from plants that are commonly found in Iran’s northern region.

The designs and motifs of Alasht Jajim are characterized by geometric and striped designs in hues like green, orange, yellow, brown, white, and blue.

Occasionally, cotton wraps and wool weft are combined, but the wrap and weft threads themselves can be made of wool.

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