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Kuba or Baku long rug, 18th century (Khanate Period), Azerbaijan. |
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A detail of floral carpet. Southern Caucasus, 18th century. Washington, The
Textile Museum. This third floral model features the afshan motif, which
consists of four forked leaves that sprout from two palmettes arranged
around a small central flower and alternate with large, roundish rosettes
embellished by palmettes. The somewhat dark colors are typical of this
production, Note the typical flowering tendrils with rosettes that decorate
the main border, as well as the two narrow minor bands embellished with a
tiny geometric pattern.
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