Ganja Rugs: Gendge Rug

Gendge "NOMADIC" Rug

Dimensions : 100 cm X 102 cm

Pile : thick wool, symmetric knot

Density : coarsely woven , H 28/10cm V 26/10cm

Handle : floppy

Warp : Z3S thin white or tan wool , no depression, flat back

Wefts : Z2S thin white wool, two and three shoots

Colors : natural, light and marine blue, brick red and pinks in different shades, oxidized brown and black, white, light olive, gold.

Selvedges and ends not original.

Comments: Typical tribal rug, with a coarse shaggy weave and loose drawing. Floral lattice design of different type of flowers and small Caucasian motives on a white ground with an unusual main border.

Conditions: many traces of wear

Another rug like this one is published in the auction catalog of Rippon Boswell 22/11/97 plate 3 and is attributed to the region of Moghan.

Look also to "Caucasian -Ian Bennett - plate 148-149-150" which are labeled Gendge rugs.

Picture and information courtesy of Belgium Collector Daniel DSD.

Note: I left this page as it was written. By the time this rug was woven there was little "nomadic" activity in the Caucasus. We could debate the incidence of trans-shumantic activity on the Swiss model but suffice it to say this is more likely a village rug. JBOC

To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. As such the attributions are my own and may be different that the catalogue attribution. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.