I can't believe another week has passed by...
I had time to stitch only today and am sure that if I stitch that amount of time that I devoted today, I would have finished the borders months ago. For now it is what it is.
As you can see I started "color" the horns in the main border.
I would like to stress the importance of symbolism in Kazak carpets. In carpet design, symbols can be broken down into those hoped to bestow good fortunes onto a household and those intended to protect it from bad ones. The ram's horn motif (that I use in this design) is by far the most popular Kazak motif (khoshkhar muiz) in all its variations - single, double, cross-shaped or broken and considered life bringing symbol of prosperity. The ram’s horn symbolizes manhood, male fertility, strength and bravery.
Next week I will tell you more about the Kazak rugs.
Have a creative Sunday!
Natalia
I had time to stitch only today and am sure that if I stitch that amount of time that I devoted today, I would have finished the borders months ago. For now it is what it is.
As you can see I started "color" the horns in the main border.
I would like to stress the importance of symbolism in Kazak carpets. In carpet design, symbols can be broken down into those hoped to bestow good fortunes onto a household and those intended to protect it from bad ones. The ram's horn motif (that I use in this design) is by far the most popular Kazak motif (khoshkhar muiz) in all its variations - single, double, cross-shaped or broken and considered life bringing symbol of prosperity. The ram’s horn symbolizes manhood, male fertility, strength and bravery.
Next week I will tell you more about the Kazak rugs.
Have a creative Sunday!
Natalia
13 comments:
It is starting to look really great, Natalia.
Hi Natalia, your Kazak rug looks beautiful, but a lot of work !!
Thank you for the explanation of the symbolism in Kazak carpets, it is very interesting :)
have a great Sunday.
Hugs Mieke xxx
Dear Natalia,
How beautiful this rug is looking at the moment !!! I'm looking forward to see more of the Kazak rugs.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs Dorien.
What beautiful work Natalia! It all looks wonderful. The colours you have used are just perfect!
I am keen to see your progress! x
Ah... the return of Turbo-needle... ;O) All this on one day - what a progress! And the background information was very interesting.
Greetings
Birgit
So wonderful and I look forward to next informations, I love knowing more about anything.
Happy stitching, Rosanna
Te esta quedando preciosa.
Me ha encantado la explicacion que nos has dado.
besitos ascension
I always admire stiching in miniature! An this rug is already beautiful, Natalia! Can't wait to see more.:)
Hugs
Una verdadera belleza de trabajo!!!! vale la pena el tiempo que te tome, el resultado será espectacular.
Besos
gracias por la informacion del simbolismo de la alfombra lo encuentro interesante , y te esta quedando un trabajo muy bonito
besitos
Mari
It is going to be an amazing carpet.
Geneviève
Thank you for explaining about the simbols of the Kazak rugs. Your work is exquisite.
Hugs, Drora
Hi Natalia,
Your carpet is lovely so far. I love to see work in progress.
Lucy
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