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Caucasian Karabagh Malybeyli Clouband (also mistakenly named as Chondzoresk) Rug
Code: KRCLB02
Size
: 190x280cm
Size (ft): 6'2"9'2"
Area: 5.32 m2
Density: 110 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and wefts

Design: The design is distinguished by three large medallions enclosing snakelike elements that either linked to the cloud-collar design or are a stylization of the dragon (or snake) motif. Also present in the field archaic swastika motif. (symbol of God (Tengri) in ancient Turks)
Handwoven in Azerbaijan

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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.