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Caucasian Carpet 14'1" x 9'6"
Overview
Materials & Craftsmanship:
This diligently hand-knotted area rug is made of 100% pure lamb’s wool. Wool is a natural material, representing a healthy choice that is environmentally friendly with a long list of benefits. The pile of this wool rug is hygienic and non-allergenic, as the natural pile also deters the growth of bacteria and dust mites. It represents a great choice for asthma sufferers due to its natural filtering ability. The rug feels soft under the foot while remaining wear-resistant and long-lasting. With proper maintenance tailored to its needs, this rug can last over 75 years.
Finishing:
The finishing of this carpet was done using centuries old traditional techniques. Once its laborious hand-knotting was completed, it was rolled and entirely submerged in a sanitizing bath where its fibers fully absorbed all cleaning liquid. After which it was laid flat on the ground where a team of cleaners used wooden oar-like paddles to push the water through its fibers and draw out impurities. Oar strokes were done in sync to prevent the carpet from getting torn. Each stroke tightened the knots even further. No machines were involved in its washing or drying.
A Brief History of Caucasian Rugs
Differing from other rug types, Caucasian rugs are primarily produced as village productions rather than city pieces. Made from materials particular to individual tribal provinces, the rugs of the Caucasus normally display bold geometric designs in primary colors. Styles typical to the Caucasus region are Daghestan, Shirvan, Kazak and Kuba rugs. The Caucasus is a geopolitical region at the border of Europe and Asia which encompasses: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia and Turkey. It is home to the Caucasus Mountains, including Europe's highest mountain: Mount Elbrus. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the consequent liberation of communication and trade links between the west and the newly independent Caucasian republics have resulted in the release onto the market of previously little-known traditional "heirloom" items, particularly flat woven covers.
Caucasian carpets are made with symmetrical, Turkish or Ghiordes knots. Contrary to popular belief, Kazak carpets are not necessarily from Kazakhstan but are from an area which is now Armenia. Older Caucasian Rugs and their colors are mostly made from natural materials found in tribal regions. They are generally 100% wool pile including those that are made up of warp and weft threads which are usually made from hand spun woolen yarn or goat hair.
On occasion, one can find older carpets with cotton warps and wefts. Warp threads may be made of undyed light yarn in one area and dark or mixed yarn in another area. Goat hair is applied to the warp threads, but never for the pile. Weft threads are made of various colors such as: rust red, brown, blue or white. The number and colors of selvages indicate the tribal region from which the carpet pertains.
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