JBOC attribution Caucasian Rugs - Azerbaijan - Akstafa District - Azeri

Akstafa Rug 19th century with Animals detail
Caucasian Rug, Caucasus. 19th century.

Size: 4 foot 11 inch by 6 foot 3 inch.

Structure: Symmetrical knot.  6 knots per horizontal inch and 10 knots per vertical inch. 60 per square inch (930 per square decimeter)

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply brown, tan wool.

Weft: 2 shots brown cotton.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

Ends: Post-Hitch wharf binding with 1 inch warp fringe.

Selvages: 1 cord overcastting old ivory wool.

Handle: Light, soft, pliable, durable.

Further Notes: Antique, historical small repairs repairs no larger than a half dollar, low pile.

For Further Reading:

Guide to Akstafa Rugs

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