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Caucasian Baku Zili / Sileh
Flatweave
Code: BKZ01
Size: 155x188cm
Size (ft): 5'1"x6'2"
Area: 2.91 m2
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo,
pomegranate skins
Materials: pure wool
Weaving method:
Wefts
(horizontal yarns) are wrapped around the warps (vertical strands of wool;
fringe is a part of it).
Design: Comprising concentric bands of panels, with six green and
red square panels in the central field containing boteh, stylised bird and
geometric motifs, in a madder red panelled border containing similar motifs,
the broad royal blue panelled outer stripe with geometric motifs, all
divided by narrow ivory crab-rosette stripes.
Somewhat unusual is the alternating red and green squares in the central
panel which further emphasizes the dynamic tilework of the rug. Great
interest was placed in textiles of this type as the tribal people of the
Azerbaijan would use these pieces to adorn their camels, horses and homes
both for ceremonial and practical purposes.
Hand Woven in Azerbaijan |
