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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 called Zaghly or Sajayag) Rug
Size:
152x194cm
Size (ft): 4'11"x6'4"
Area: 2.95 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 Gymyl / Gimil Rug
Size:
150x250cm
Size (ft): 4'11"x8'2"
Area: 3.75 m2
Density: 230 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

Kuba Karagashly / Karagashli Rug
Size: 140x207cm
Size (ft): 4'7"x6'9"
Area: 2.9 m2
Density: 220 000 knots per square meter
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, spurge / euphorbia, indigo
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, wool warps and cotton wefts

 



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Kuba Karagashly / Karagashli Rug
Size: 96x150cm
Size (ft): 3'1"x4'11"
Area: 1.44 m2
Density: 200 000 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 Pirebedil Rug
Size: 100x142cm
Size (ft): 3'3"x4'8"
Area: 1.42 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 Khanlig (Royal) Prayer Rug
Size: 95x170cm
Size (ft): 3'1"x5'7"
Area: 1.61 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

 

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