Baku Afshan carpet based on the design of mid-19th century samples

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Baku Afshan rug

Code: BKAF1708

Size: 188x283cm

Size (ft): 6'2"x9'3"

Area: 5.32 m²

Density: 170 000 knots per square meter, totally ~900 000 knots

Colors: red, mauve/old purple, light brown, maroon/aubergine, medium blue, yellow, cerulean blue, variegated light green, midnight blue, ivory, dark brown.

Dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, onion skins, natural dark brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool

Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, ivory wool warps and ivory wool wefts (two shots). 1cm of flatwoven kilim ends at both sides. - wool on wool

Knots: Gördes (Turkish, symmetrical)

Pile height: 0.4cm

Ends: bundled knots

Inscriptions: 1438 (=2017 weaving date), tamga (tribal seal) of Afshar tribe

Weaver: Zara, Nargiz, Leyla

Weaving Period: four months

Handwoven in Azerbaijan

Design: This particular specimen takes its inspiration from the floral models of the courtly period: In it, we recognize the Afshan & Harnshang designs with the central rosette and the four long-stemmed, forked leaves, as well as the large, roundish rosettes and the sunburst palmettes. The main border is embellished with a Kufic motif.

For more information about the above rug or to place an order please email vd@azerbaijanrugs.com (Baku, Azerbaijan) or ra@azerbaijanrugs.com (San Francisco Bay Area). We will get back to you within 24 hours or less.