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Caucasian Baku Zili /
Sileh
Flatweave
Code: BKZ02
Size: 155x226cm
Size (ft): 5'1"x7'5"
Area: 3.50 m2
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo,
pomegranate skins
Materials: pure wool
Weaving method:
Wefts
(horizontal yarns) are wrapped around the warps (vertical strands of wool;
fringe is a part of it).
Design: Comprising concentric bands of square panels, the madder field with four
red square panels containing stylised bird and geometric motifs in a
blue zigzag frame, in a royal blue panelled border containing similar
motifs, the broad red panelled outer stripe with similar stylised birds
(peacock) and animals on either side and a skirt at each end with
geometric motifs, all divided by narrow ivory crab-rosette stripes
The rug displays all of the quintessential elements of a Baku Verneh or
Zili rugs. It maintains the endearing stylized birds, camels and flowers
that have made these pieces favorites among collectors. Great interest was
placed in textiles of this type as the tribal people of the Azerbaijan
would use these pieces to adorn their camels, horses and homes both for
ceremonial and practical purposes.
For a similar example please see, Herrmann, E.: Von Uschak Bis Yarkand:
Seltene Orientteppiche Aus Vier Jahrhunderten , Vol.III, Munich, 1979,
No.30 (Süd-Kaukasus). |
