JBOC's  Notes on Oriental Rugs

Ersari Beshir Prayer Rug,

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Ersari Beshir Prayer Rug,

Southeast Turkmenistan Mid Nineteenth Century.

Warp: Wool, Z2S grey/medium brown mix.

Weft: wool, 1Z grey/medium brown mix, or light or dark red..

Pile: wool asymmetrical knot open to the right.

Density 6-7H and 7-8V.

Sides: Wool 2 cords of two cords each, overcast brown and red (not original).

Ends: warp fringe.

Size: Approximately 4 ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 10 in. (1.42m. by 0.86 m.)

Colors: Deep red madder, teal blue, ecru, maize, citron, lapis, saphire, light azure, wedgewood blue, coffee.

Lot 17

Christie's Rugs and Carpets

London, Thursday, 4/24/97

est. $14,000-$18,000

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.


Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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