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Ivory Shirvan Kabistan rug CODE: SHRKBS14 Size (metric): 122x184cm Size (ft): 4'0"x6'0" Area: 2.24 m2 Density: 155 000 knots per square meter, totally ~350 000 knots Weaving period: 3 months Colors: ivory, red, yellow, cinnamon, royal blue, medium blue, brown, dark brown, green, aubergine Dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, natural brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool, onion skins. Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and two shots of ivory wool wefts Weaver: Naima Handwoven in Azerbaijan Inscriptions: weaving date, the word "Shirvan" Design: The ivory field with a serrated lozenge lattice enclosing stylised floral sprays and flowerheads, in a light madder red border of polychrome angular S-motifs between floral head stripes. The weaver-artist filled the classic latticework pattern with heart shaped blossoms and flower head motifs. "S" motif main border flanked by flower head minor borders. A svastika and a diamond symbol are placed between the flowerheads.

A Turkish rug with a similar "S" motif border depicted in Antonello de Messina's paiting. 1476. Gemäldegalerie, Dresden

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