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Moghan ("Talish") rug, "Stars"
CODE: TL-S05
Size (metric): 95x148cm
Size (ft): 3'1"x4'10"
Area: 1.40 m2
Density: 160 000 knots per square meter, totally ~ over 220 000 knots
Weaving period: two and half months

Colors (13): madder red, olive green, dark forest green, light green (sage), navy blue, light sky blue, royal blue, dark yellow, light yellow, beige, maroon, natural ivory, natural brown.
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), dyer's woad, 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, wool warps (natural ivory and brown twist) and ivory wool wefts (two ply, two shots)

Handwoven in Azerbaijan, dated 1436 (2015)
Weaver's name: Jamila

Design: The madder red field with polychrome star pattern overall within an ivory "endless knot" rosette and dice border
 

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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.