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"Dragon symbol" - The Dragon (Ejderha), also expressed as a Snake, is the symbol of might and power in ancient Turkic tradition. It is believed, especially in mountainous Central Asia, that dragons still live in the mountains of Tian Shan/Tengri Tagh and Altay.

 Kuba Shahnazarli rug  
CODE: KUSHAH25
Size (metric): 101x164cm
Size (ft): 3'3" x 5'4"
Area: 1.65 m2
Density: 170 000 knots per square meter, totally ~300 000 knots
Weaving period: three months

Colors: madder red, midnight blue, medium blue, bright yellow (weld), pine green, natural ivory, natural brown.

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, wool warps and cotton wefts
 Handwoven in Azerbaijan

 Design:  The indigo field scattered with various polychrome floral, animal and geometric minor motifs around the central stepped medallion, in a golden yellow ground polychrome S-motif main border and outer flowerhead minor borders


The serrated/saw-edged medallions (flame, gubba, gubpa) have been related by some authors to ancient Egyptian and Persian Royal insignia.
 

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Apple Flower Motif





 


Grape Leaf
Apple motif



 



fertility symbol



 

A bird next to the Tree of Life


We intended these 38 squares here to represent 38 ankhs (key of life) which are  the symbol of eternal life.
The sarcophagi  of Egyptian pharaohs were often adorned with 38 statues of cat guardians and ankhs.
 

 


Sumac motif


Sumac Fruit





A dragon with a head at both ends of its body. It is shown with wings and legs. This symbol was thought to help a woman become pregnant.

 


Small S element is the symbol of water

 


 

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.