Early 20th century
Dagestan
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueHand weaving (knot weaving
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MediumPure wool
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Size165х158 cm
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Geography details
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
Two full medallions, blue and red ones, are weaved on a dark blue background. Two half medallions are placed along the edges. The edging consists of three stripes — the middle wide one is decorated with geometric and floral ornaments.
For more information about this object read our article “Ornaments of the Southern Dagestan Carpets, the Late 19th and Early 20th Century”
