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A Karachopt Kazak Rug,
Southwest Caucasus, circa 1900, minor restored
areas. Approximately 7 ft. 9 in. by 5 ft. 8 in.
(2.36 m. by 1.73 m.) Warp: Wool, Z3S, ivory /
light brown mix
Weft: Wool, Z2S, (loosely plied) 2 shoots,
salmon, dark brown
Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot
Density: 6-7 horizontal, 7-8 vertical
Sides: Wool, 2 cords of 2 warps each, overcast
salmon, some dark brown
Ends: Upper - 1 in. macramé, then warp fringe
over 1/2 in. black kilim
Lower - 1/2 in. salmon kilim then warp loops
Colors: Madder red, teal green, medium to deep
lapis, ivory, ochre, cornflower, charcoal blue,
dark chocolate, deep moss, black
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