A warrior on a horse

Shirvan Pictorial Prayer  rug, "Warriors"
CODE: SHRP07
Size (metric):129x161cm
Size (ft): 4'2"x5'3"
Area: 2.07 m²
Density: 180 000 knots per square meter, totally ~370 000 knots
Weaving period: three months

Colors (13): madder red, dark cerulean blue, light blue, variegated sky blue, midnight blue, royal yellow, goldenrod, honey yellow, variegated lawn green, pine green, aubergine, natural ivory sheep wool (undyed), natural dark brown (undyed).

Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, natural brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, ivory wool warps and wool wefts
Handwoven in Azerbaijan

Design: The main focus of this striking rug is the three figures of elaborately attired warriors astride large horses, which are equally elegantly decorated. The rug also features a profusion of animals, deer and a few birds both above and below the prayer arch. There is only one antique Marasali prayer rug with this design, no known analogies in rug literature except for a vaguely related example with a large horse and rider as a centrepiece. Particular attention should be paid to details such as the riders' costumes and saddle covers. signed "AH 1435 (2014)"

"union of lovers" type of boteh motif
 

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