Zilu Museum is located at Shah Abbasi Caravanserai which is a splendid place with Qanat, wind catchers and restaurant. It is dedicated to the hand-woven prayer mats and is the first and the only museum of its kind. Some fine examples date back to the 16th century. It is possible to see how they are made in the workshops occupying some of the former caravanserai lodgings. The cotton kilims are double-sided and many of them feature the cypress tree. Only a dozen zilu masters still work at this ancient craft. Zilu is more appropriate for hot regions, especially on the borders of the desert as it is made entirely of cotton. It seems, however, that Zilu weaving is at a more developed stage than Kilim. Zilu mainly uses geometric patterns and sometimes the designs take the form of inscribed tablets. Contrary to other Iranian carpet types, Zilu has a limited variety of colors. The colors which are used, like those in other regions, were locally produced. Generally, Zilu is categorized into three types based on color and function. White and blue ones are mainly used in mosques and holy places. The red and blue ones are used inside houses, while green and red ones are of the highest quality. Words cannot explain the pleasure of having an Iran tour package with Alaedin Travel, so book your tour right now to visit the attractions of Meybod.
