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Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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ANTIQUE RUGS OF THE FUTURE PROJECT>>GALLERIES>>KUBA RUGS

Note: The knot density of Kuba rugs varies between 180 000 to 250 000 knots per square meter. (120 to 160 knots per square inch)

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Kuba Dragon Sumakh Flatweave
Size: 147x195cm
Size (ft): 4'9"x6'4"
Area: 2.86 m2
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool
Weaving method: Wefts (horizontal yarns) are wrapped around the warps (vertical strands of wool; fringe is a part of it).

Kuba Zeyve Rug
Size: 305x365cm
Size (ft): 9'11"x11'10"
Area: 10.8 m2
 Density: 210 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

 Kuba Syrt Chichi Rug
Size: 130x170cm
Size (ft): 4'3"x5'6"
Area:  2.21 m2
 Density: 205 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins, natural ivory and brown wool
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

 



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Kuba Zeyve Rug
Size: 148x200cm
Size (ft): 4'10"x6'6"
Area: 2.96 m2
Density: 200 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

 Kuba Shahnazarli Rug
Size: 420x610cm
Size (ft): 13'9"x20'0"
Area:  25.62 m2
Density: 210 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts		 Kuba Afshan Rug
Size: 152x198cm
Size (ft): 4'11"x6'5"
Area:  3.00 m2
Density: 225 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: indigo, madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, onion skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

 

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