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Caucasian
Karabagh
Decoration Flatweave (Shadda)
Code: KRF03
Size: 156x210cm
Size (ft):
5'2"x6'10"
Area: 3.25 m2
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, indigo
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool
Design: This type of flatweaves
with camel motives are called Shadda. Sometimes mistakenly named as verneh
(verni). Shaddas were woven mainly in Karabagh Region, more
specifically in Lambaran village of Barda district, Azerbaijan. Jabrail,
Qubadli, Lachin and Kalbajar were also other shadda weaving centers.
Antique shaddas were usually woven in two widths and sewn together along
one edge. Two colors, red and blue are used for warps. The camel figures
are woven in sumakh method (extra-weft wrapping ).
Handwoven in Azerbaijan |
