The Concurrence of Color and Pattern on the Decorative Elements of the Jami Mosque of Yazd, Zilou-weavings, and the Potteries of Meybod.

Yazd is situated at the heart of Iran within an oasis where the Dasht-e Kavir desert and the Dasht-e Lut desert meet. It endures a hot climate and because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd is an architecturally unique city and bears important cultural and economic assets. It is also known in Iran for the high quality of its handicrafts, architectural ornamentations, and intrinsic arts. The harmony between the fragments of monument constitutions particularly the ornamentations and the influence of ancient designs have created cherished and durable works of art that expose the artistic tastes and cultural principles of this region. Splendid and genuine patterns can be depicted on the white and azure tiles of Yazd’s Jami mosque, the cool surface of the zilous, and on the blue and white potteries of Meybod. Research on the color and designs of such ornamentations depicts harmony of the patterns applied. Nevertheless, each item opts for a unique style that is particular to its background. In this paper, instances from each section; tile-works, ziloo-weaving, and pottery painting, will be discussed and the links and relationships between them will be scrutinized. Introducing and discussing the patterns and colors applied on the tile-works of Yazd Jami mosque, zilous of Yazd, and the potteries of Meybod. Investigating the degree of accord and concurrence among the mentioned items. Questions:What are the main colors and patterns applied on the tile-works, zilou-weavings and pottery paintings of Yazd?According to the perceived differences of the colors and patterns applied on the tiles, zilous and potteries of this region, do these items resemble a sense of similarity?