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Reconstruction of the mid 19th century Kuba Zeyve Rug fragment


 
CODE: KUZEY17
Size: 130x187cm
Size (ft): 4'3"x6'1"
Area: 2.43 m2
Density: 170 000 knots per square meter, totally ~ 415 000 knots

Colors: sky blue, midnight blue, Persian blue, dark green, lawn green, dark brown, madder red, ivory, yellow, dark maroon.
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, 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 ivory wool wefts (two shots)
Handwoven in Azerbaijan
Weaver's name: Arzu

Design: On the pomegranate rinds dyed yellow central field, three star medallions (göls) are arranged on the vertical axis. In the remaining part of the field, various tribal motifs are integrated.

The medallion design is related to the early small pattern Holbein motif:



http://www.azerbaijanrugs.com/anatolian/historical_holbein_carpets.htm

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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.