Mina Khani Karabagh Rug

The source of the rug comes from the book Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental Textile Press, Aberdeen 1993, nr.250-251. This is a floral composition lattice rug from the late 19th century, Karabakh region, Caucasus area. This stylized lattice design, with its flowers, is known as the mina-khani and is found in various forms on the rugs of many tribes in Persia, particularly those of the Kurds and Baluch. The handling of the design on this rug suggests a north Persian/Kurdish origin seems more likely, it is also found on Kurdish and other Persian tribal pieces, especially those from around the Veramin area in north Persia. The design of this rug is interpreted by our designers and soft colors are chosen for this rug.

Color summary:  10 colors in total, most used 4 colors are;

• Dusty Turquoise  340 (Spurge - Madder Root - Indigo - Walnut Husk)
• Tussock  550 (Madder Root - Walnut Husk)
• Burnt Coffee  102 (Natural Sheep's Color)
• Russian Green  418 (Henna - Indigo)