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"Dragon symbol" - The Dragon (Ejderha), also expressed as a Snake, is the symbol of might and power in ancient Turkic tradition. It is believed, especially in mountainous Central Asia, that dragons still live in the mountains of Tian Shan/Tengri Tagh and Altay.

 Kuba Shahnazarli rug  
CODE: KUSHAH21
Size (metric): 100x139cm
Size (ft): 3'3"x4'6"
Area: 1.39 m2
Density: 170 000 knots per square meter, totally ~250 000 knots
Weaving period: two and half months
Colors: madder red, Persian blue, midnight blue, golden yellow, antique ruby, green, natural ivory, natural brown.
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, natural brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts
 Handwoven in Azerbaijan (Shahnazarli village)

 Design:  The indigo field scattered with various polychrome floral, animal and geometric minor motifs around the central stepped medallion, in a golden yellow ground polychrome S-motif main border and outer flowerhead minor borders


The serrated/saw-edged medallions (flame, gubba, gubpa) have been related by some authors to ancient Egyptian and Persian Royal insignia.

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Sumac motif


Sumac Fruit




 


fertility symbol




the picture represents the actual knot density - 35 x 57, or 130 KPSI

 


Grape Leaf
Apple






fertility symbol





 

For more information about the above rug or to place an order please email vd@azerbaijanrugs.com (Baku, Azerbaijan) or ra@azerbaijanrugs.com  (San Francisco Bay Area). We will get back to you within 24 hours or less.