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Shirvan
Pictorial Prayer rug,
"Hunters"
CODE: SHRP03
Size (metric): 122x135cm
Size (ft): 4'0"x4'5"
Area: 1.64 m2
Density: 185 000 knots per square meter, totally ~305 000 knots
Weaving period: three months
Colors (10): madder red, azure blue, navy blue, light sky
blue, light golden
yellow, dark golden yellow, antique ruby, aqua 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, ivory wool warps
and cotton 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 "Baku, AH 1433
(2012)" |
