Termeh Tablecloth
Termeh Tablecloth is an exquisite fabric that is usually made of wool, silk or woollen fibres, decorated mostly with a paisley pattern. Termeh is also pronounced Terameh and has sometimes been considered an equivalent of Cashmere.
Iranians’ tastes and originality in weaving this delicate texture are unique in the world. Also, the material they use and their creativity in designs are traditional. In the past, this exquisite fabric was used in making garments for the noble and the wealthy.
In the past, Termeh had a wide variety of uses, including fine and aristocratic clothing, curtains and prayer mats. Termeh fabric is the most traditional kind of Persian textile. It is produced in Yazd city. Termeh has a high density, so it is regarded as a handicraft.
The major symbol used in the design of Persian Traditional Textile (Termeh) is the botanical motif of Aryan Botteh (Paisley), which represents Cypress and the tree of life in Zoroastrian folkloric tradition. In addition, the Iranian ancient culture, cypress is regarded as the symbol of resistance, liberty, fire and spirituality.
Other motifs used in Termeh design include clove, birds, fish and geometric shapes. Also, Termeh colours are all traditionally from natural sources, usually plant-based dyes. The most common background colours for a Termeh are the different shades of red, turquoise, green, orange and black.
The quality of the Termeh tablecloth is determined by the number of colours used and the density of the texture. The more colours used and the higher density show higher quality of Termeh.“The number of colours used in this fabric is 5, so its density is 5.”
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