Antique Rugs of the Future Project
About the Antique Rugs of the Future Project Our Natural Dyestuffs Educational Section
Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan Mordants Search the website
Shearing, Sorting, Washing, Carding, Spinning Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs Interior design with our rugs
The advantages of handspun yarn to machine spun yarn Weaving and Finishing Steps Testimonials
Rediscovery of Ancient Natural Dyes Galleries of ARFP Caucasian Azerbaijani Rugs Contact
Natural Dyes and Dyeing Photos Current Inventory Antique & Old rugs and kilims for sale
 

 

 


Kuba Zeyve Rug in a yellow ground

Code:
KUZEY24A

Size: 123x179cm

Size (ft): 4'0"x5'10"

Area: 2.2 m2

Density: 160 000 knots per square meter, totally ~ 350 000 knots

Colors: yellow, ivory, aqua green, red, cinnamon, midnight blue, dark brown, maroon, hazelnut, hazelnut, peach, sky blue.

Dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), cochineal, onion skins, indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, natural dark brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool.

Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, ivory wool warps and ivory wool wefts (two shots)

Knots:
Gördes (Turkish, symmetrical)

Pile height:
0.5cm

Ends:
five rows of decorative knotted meshwork

Weaver:
Malak

Weaving Period:
Three months

Handwoven in Azerbaijan

Design:
The medallion design is related to the early small pattern Holbein motif:
 




to see early small patter Holbein rugs: http://www.azerbaijanrugs.com/anatolian/historical_holbein_carpets.htm


In the central field, the tamgas of the 24 Oghuz tribes (who played an important role in the ethnogenesis of the people of Azerbaijan) are scattered throughout the central field. The other elements woven in the rug: endless knot, swastika, tree of life, domestic animals, dragon (S), star, flower head, carnations etc.


The tamgas of 24 Oghuz tribes

Contact us for more information about this rug

 

 

 

 

 

 


 



Contact us for more information about this rug

 

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.