The central medallon of
archaic form |
Lambali (so called
Lambalo) Prayer rug, (inspired by Ian
Bennet's Antique Kazak Frog rug) with natural ivory field in a
wine glass and leaf (or leaf and calyx) border
CODE: KZBJF04
Size (metric): 141x165cm
Size (ft): 4'7"x5'5"
Area: 2.32 m2
Density: 106 000 knots
per square meter, totally 246 000 knots
Weaving period: two and
half months
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld
(Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate
skins, walnut
husks, natural brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool -
all are eco-friendly and non-toxic
Colors: madder red, Persian blue, navy blue, light sky blue,
gold yellow, dark purple, forest green, natural ivory, natural brown.
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and
madder dyed red wefts
Handwoven
in Azerbaijan
Design: The
single large medallion in the central field is called "Gurbagha" in
Borchali Region. "Gurbagha" means a "frog" in Azerbaijani Turkish
language. The design is related to Lori Pambak rugs and should be
considered as archetype of the Lori Pambak rugs. The antique rugs with
this design are extemely rare and expensive. There are only a few examples
are known. The pictures can be viewed here.
Read more about the
history of the Lambali rugs here |
So called "Leaf and calyx"
border on a Turkish rug
Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen
"Mary Magdalene", 1519 |