Dragon Carpet

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This embroidered rug features a design with repeating s-like motifs. They are arranged in four rows with a black one altenating with a white. The motif recalls a highly stylized dragon. This repeating pattern of stylized dragons gave the name "Dragon Carpet" to this type of rug which was produced in Trans-Caucasia.

Dragon Carpet, Wool, cotton; plain weave with supplementary-weft embroidery (Soumak)

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