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Caucasian Akstafa Bird rug
CODE: KZAKS05
Size (metric): 140x185cm
Size (ft): 4'7"x6'0"
Area: 2.59 m2
Density: 170 000 knots per square meter, totally 450 000 knots
Weaving period: 3 months
Colors: madder red, Persian blue, midnight blue, light blue, gold yellow, maroon/antique ruby, aqua 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 - all are eco-friendly and non-toxic
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, ivory wool warps and cotton wefts
Handwoven in Azerbaijan

Design: This archaic rich drawing shows peacocks, camels, deers, houses, different human being, animal, bird motives, tribal elements, ancient symbols, flower heads, tree of life etc around two central octagonal medallions.

 

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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.