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Kuba
Perepedil Prayer rug
CODE: KUPER24
Size (metric): 110x136cm
Size (ft): 3'7"x4'5"
Area: 1.49 m2
Density: 150 000 knots per square meter, totally ~230 000 knots
Weaving period: 2 and half months
Colors: madder red, aqua-azure blue, dark navy blue, golden
yellow, maroon/antique ruby, aqua green, natural ivory, natural
brown.
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
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and
cotton wefts
Handwoven in Azerbaijan
Design: An octagonal medallion flanked by "ram's horn" and
stylized bird motifs in navy and aqua blue, red on the blue grape leaf
motif border
Antique Kuba prayer rugs with a similar design can be seen here:
http://www.azerbaijanrugs.com/guide/kuba/kuba-perepedill/antique_caucasian_kuba_perepedil_rug1.htm
http://www.azerbaijanrugs.com/guide/kuba/kuba-perepedill/antique_caucasian_kuba_perepedil_rug12.htm
http://www.azerbaijanrugs.com/guide/kuba/kuba-perepedill/antique_caucasian_kuba_perepedil_rug37.htm
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