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The three concentric
medallions on the midnight-blue central field closely resemble the
medallions of carpet no 22.
Certainly, there are some small differences in their elements, the main one
being the ornamental design of the central field. In this case, three whole
medallions appear in the centre and eight half-medallions are arranged in
staggered rows along the sides. Representations of birds appear like in the
Pirabadil from the province of Kuba. The lateral arrow-like insertions on
each side, with four C motifs as if on a pole, are also interesting.
The pale-ground main border includes -according to L. Kerimov - a variety of
the kabala naqish which is more characteristic of Zeikhur carpets and is
described as a running dog. Two minor borders of carnations flank the main
border. Two further minor borders appear inside, the aksu (white water)
border portraying simple waves.
Warps: Wool, Z3 S, light ivory.
Wefts: Cotton, Z2, white, 2 wefts: 1st straight, 2nd waved.
Pile: Wool, Z2,
Pile Height: 5mm.
Knots: Symmetrical 3, \85◦, H60xV50 = 3,000 Kn/dm2.
Handle: Velvety, thin, ribbed.
Upper End: c. 0.8 cm white cotton simple tapestry weave.
Lower End: c. 1 cm white cotton simple tapestry weave.
Selvedge: Round, thin, white cotton shirazi.
Condition: Except for the missing sections on the upper and lower ends,
good. Remarks: This carpet is of outstanding quality. The medallions may be
comparable to Goeklan or eagle goels, although these carpets are
considerably newer. Doris Eder, loc.cit., p. 352, already referred to this
connection.
Literature: L. Kerimov II, ill. 147, p. 179; furthermore: D. Eder, loc. cit,
p. 353, No 404, but she refers to it as Zeiva (Zejwa).
published at
Siyawouch Azadi "Azerbaijani Caucasian rugs", plate no: 23
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