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A Kuba Blossom Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, 18th
Century, rewoven areas, areas of repair, reselvaged. Approximately
14fi. 11 in. by 6fi. 8 in. (4.55 m. by 2.03 m.)
Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warp strongly
depressed, ivory
Weft: Wool, Z2, 2 shoots, ivory, salmon, medium to
dark brown
Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot
Density: 8-9 horizontal, 7- 1 0 vertical
Sides: Overcast not original
Ends: Incomplete
Colors: Medium to deep cinnabar, goldenrod, medium
to deep lapis, azure, black walnut, oat, teal blue, aubergine, chamois,
fern
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