Qashqai Rugs: Qashqai Rug Last Quarter 19th Century.

Qashqai Rug

Southwest Persia, last quarter nineteenth century.

Warp: Wool, Z2S, ivory, alternate warps strongly depressed.

Weft: Wool, Z2 2 shoots, red or ivory.

Pile: Wool asymmetrical knot open to the left.

Density: 13-14 H, 14-16 V.

Sides: 1 cords of multiple warps, double overcast in red and blue stripes.

Ends: 4 inch kilim in stripes of navy and red with geometric designs in white and blue, warp fringe

Size: Approximately 5 ft. by 3 ft. 9 in. (1.52 m. by 1.14 m.)

Colors: Strawberry, madder red, ochre, chamois, ivory, cordovan, azure, spruce, peacock blue, auburn, mahogany, indigo, aubergine, black.

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Saturday 12/8/90

est. $15,000-$25,000