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"The advantages of handspun yarn to machine spun yarn"

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Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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ANTIQUE RUGS OF THE FUTURE PROJECT>>GALLERIES>>KUBA RUGS

Note: The knot density of Kuba rugs varies between 180 000 to 250 000 knots per square meter. (120 to 160 knots per square inch)

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Kuba Afshan (also Zaghly or Sajayag) Rug
Size:
143x176cm
Size (ft): 4'8"x5'9"
Area: 2.51 m2
Density: 230 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

Kuba Tekye / Tekie Rug
Size:
267x353cm
Size (ft): 8'9"x11'7"
Area: 9.42 m2
Density: 210 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

Kuba Sumakh Flatweave
Size: 153x242cm
Size (ft): 5'0"x7'11"
Area: 3.7 m2
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate skins
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool
Weaving method:
Wefts (horizontal yarns) are wrapped around the warps (vertical strands of wool; fringe is a part of it).

 



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Kuba Salma Soyud (Willow) Rug
Size:
100x145cm
Size (ft):
3'3"x4'9"
Area: 1.45 m2
Density: 200 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate rinds, walnut husks
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

Kuba Haji Gaib Rug
Size:
124x167cm
Size (ft):
4'0"x5'5"
Area: 2.07 m2
Density: 210 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo, pomegranate rinds
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

Kuba Shahnazarli Rug
Size: 106x164cm
Size (ft): 3'5"x5'4"
Area: 1.73 m2
Density: 200 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia for green and yellow, indigo
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

 

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