Derbend Rugs

Derbend Rugs
DERBEND RUGS
Medium and large size rugs made in Caucasia. The ground is of goat-hair, with long, soft pile tied in all-wool, occasionally of Ghiordes knot, and having a fine lustre. The weave is loose. The designs are geometrical, star patterns often occurring. The chief colours are red, yellow and blue. The ends of the rugs are finished with long, knotted fringes. The rugs have a rather coarse appearance.

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