Tapestry

Vervaardiging: Larissa Konejoelevna Beldi · 1987

The tapestry is oblong and quadrangular.It is made of pieces of linen, cotton, ribbon, lining silk and satin weave.Black cotton serves as the background for the decorative motifs in different colors.In the center of the tapestry is a large diamond-shaped motif.\It is made of red, shiny lining silk.Ó At the very center is a small diamond with a black cross.Ó The ends of the cross are connected by a black circle.Ó The maker of the rug belongs to the tribe of the Nanai.Ó The Nanai live in a National Territory in the Khabarovsk region and north.\The rug was specially made for sale to tourists, either European or Russian.The Nanai also hang such rugs themselves in their homes, for decoration.The design is very reminiscent of the traditional motifs of the Nanai, which originated in the Amur region.\The design is very reminiscent of the traditional motifs of the Nanai, who come from the Amur region.The motifs are very similar to those of the Nivkh and Oroch and have no meaning other than decorative.It is likely that in the 19th century they did have another meaning related to traditional world views, with spirits and incantations, myths and legends.Only very old people would still be aware of such a meaning.