Early 20th century
South Dagestan
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueHand weaving
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MediumWool, natural dyes
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Geography details
South Dagestan -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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DateEarly 20th century
Ornament qualities
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Composition
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Elements
Source of information
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Type of source“Derbent State Historical-Architectural and Archeological Museum-Reserve”
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Fund that the source refers toDerbent State Historical-Architectural and Archeological Museum-Reserve', State Budgetary Institution of the Republic of Dagestan
Description
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This ornament is highlighted in our archive thanks to collaboration with: Derbent State Historical-Architectural and Archeological Museum-Reserve', State Budgetary Institution of the Republic of Dagestan
Three medallions are weaved on a red background in two rows on each side. They represent stylized images of a sacred tree. Two small medallions are placed in the center, with peacock-like birds and diamonds around them. The edging has three stripes. A middle wide stripe is decorated with geometric ornament on a black background.
For more information about this object read our article “Ornaments of the Southern Dagestan Carpets, the Late 19th and Early 20th Century”
