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Kazak Moghan
rug with a Shikhli / Star Kazak border
CODE: GMG01
Size (metric): 121x132cm
Size (ft): 3'11"x4'3"
Area: 1.59 m2
Density: 105 000 knots per square meter, totally ~ 165 000 knots
Weaving period: 3 months
Colors: madder red, Persian blue, navy blue, sky blue, gold yellow,
dark aubergine, pine green, natural ivory, natural brown.
Dyes: 100% natural dyes:
madder,
weld (Reseda Luteola),
indigo, dyer's woad,
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, ivory wool warps
and madder dyed red wefts
Handwoven in Azerbaijan
For antique examples with this
design, check:
Antique Kazak rug with Moghan güls
(Star Kazak border), 1850-1875. 664 Nagel spezialauktion
Christies SALE 7390 ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
16 April 2007 |
