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A Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter
19th Century, oxidized browns, two corners
reworked. Approximately 4 ft. 2 in. by 3 ft. 4
in. (1.27 m. by 1.02 m.) Warp: Wool, Z4S,
ivory, brown, ivory / brown mix
Weft: Cotton, Z2S, natural white
Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot
Density: 8-9 horizontal, 10-12 vertical
Sides: Cotton, 1 cord of 2 warps, overcast
white (some original)
Ends: Warp fringe
Colors: Light to deep cornflower blue, ochre,
madder red, scarlet, cinnamon, medium to deep
teal, deep indigo, bisque, moss, aubergine, deep
cordovan, black
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