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Shirvan rug in a diagonal stripe zigzag field

Code: SHZ01N

Size: 117x153cm

Size (ft): 3'10"x5'0"

Area: 1.79 m2

Density: 160 000 knots per square meter, totally ~300 000 knots

Colors: ivory, yellow, navy blue, cinnamon, maroon, old purple, lawn green, tan, dark brown, sky blue, aqua green, light blue

Dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), cochineal, onion skins, indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, 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: 0.5cm

Ends: thin plaited fringes tied with colorful yarns

Weaver: Melek

Weaving Period: three months

Handwoven in Azerbaijan

Design: Beautifully drawn diagonal stripe design (derives from medieval textile designs ) with a wonderful rhythmic alternation of colors. The border employs 'birds on tree' motif. The outer minor border carries various floral and tribal motifs. Three diamond medallions in the central field contain double head eagle motif (central), addorsed birds (bottom) and kochak (rams horn) motifs.

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