Antique Kuba Bird rug, 19th century, North East Azerbaijan

167 X 76 ; 5,5 ft. x 2,5 ft.,

second half 19th century,

Knots : symmetric, pulled slightly to the right

Density: tightly woven, H 36/10cm V36/10cm 1296/dm² ; H 9/pi V 9/pi 81/psi.

Warps: tightly spun tan wool Z2S, warp depression around 45° and ribbed back

Wefts: two shoots tan - beige wool

Selvages: not original

Colors: natural, different shade of blue from light to dark blue, pink, white, medium brown, gold, madder red, olive, dark green

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