Green ground pomegranate tree carpet in a swastika motif main border

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Green ground Pomegranate Tree rug in a swastika motif main border

CODE: PTGR05

Size: 129x194cm

Size (ft): 4'2"x6'4"

Area: 2.5 m²

Density: 170 000 knots per square meter, totally ~425 000 knots

Colors: madder red (various shades), salmon, maroon, aubergine, midnight blue, royal blue, cerulean blue, yellow, variegated sea green, light green, ivory, dark brown, light brown.

Dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, natural dark brown sheep wool, natural light 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: bundled fringes

Design: Pomegranate has a special meaning in Azerbaijan culture, representing fertility and flowing with the energy of life. The ground color of the main border is dyed with pomegranate rinds and weld (Reseda Luteola).

The swastika motif of the main border was used in the 18th century Azerbaijan rugs. The motif has different names in Azerbaijan: charkh-i falak in the medieval period(wheel of life or fortune), öz (symbolizing God or divine power) in ancient times.

Inscriptions: 1439 (=2018 weaving date), the word "Nar Aghajy" (Pomegranate Tree) in Kufic style.

Weaver: Maryam

Weaving Period: Four months

Handwoven in Azerbaijan

For more information about the above rug or to place an order please email vd@azerbaijanrugs.com (Baku, Azerbaijan).