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Floral Medallion Yazd Carpet

Size: 7 foot 11 inch by 11 foot 4 inch.

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8 by 11 Floral Medallion Yezd Carpet

This is an extremely sophisticated Yezd Carpet. The quality is outstanding and the carpet is beautiful. This is a Yezd Carpet. This is in the in the style of the very best modern Kerman but it has the much sturdier and hardier weave that we see in Yezd carpets.

As I note I like the style many of the Kerman carpets. However in the second half of this century the Kerman weavers cheapened the weave by using false rug knots which gives a lower quality rug. Carpets from Yezd which is Northwest of Kerman makes rugs in Kerman styles but the weave is true. Please do not confuse these with the carpets made in Kerman.

This one is a carpet from Yezd Iran. It is hand-woven and about 20 years old but it is in "as new" condition.

Yezd Carpet, Yezd, Iran, 20th century.

Size: 7 foot 11 inch by 11 foot 4 inch.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the right. 13 knots per horizontal inch and 13 knots per vertical inch. 169 per square inch (2619.5 per square decimeter)

Colors: Burgundy, sky blue, cadet blue, mint green, chartreuse, midnight blue, ivory, peach, gold, salmon, brown.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: Ivory cotton.

Weft: 2 shots sky blue cotton.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

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

Selvages: 6 cord overcastting raspberry wool.

Handle: Heavy, soft wool, durable, dense, thick pile.

Further Notes: Excellent condition.

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