"Ancient Genje" rug CODE: GJAG149 Size (metric): 107x149cm Size (ft): 3'6"x4'10" Area: 1.59 m2 Density: 160 000 knots per square meter, totally ~260 000 knots Weaving period: 2 months Colors: medium red, light red, medium blue, midnight blue, dark green, light green, yellow, ivory, dark brown. Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, natural brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and ivory wool wefts (two shots) Inscriptions: 1439 (=2018 weaving date), two tamgas (tribal seal) of Afshar tribe and a tamga of Karakoyunlu tribe Weavers' name: Zibeyda Handwoven in Azerbaijan, dated 1439 (2018) Design: The central field consists of diagonal stripes in alternating colours, decorated with polychrome Gendje boteh motifs. Diagonal stripes constitute one of the most popular Genje motifs. The central border on a dark blue ground consists of a row of lozenges with hooks which represents heads of birds of prey (raptor). Birds of prey are considered as ongon between Turkic people (each clan has a different totemic bird).
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