| Akstafa Caucasian rug,
Circa 1900. Size: 7 foot by 4 foot 5
inch. Structure: Symmetrical. 8
knots per horizontal inch and 9 knots per
vertical inch. 72 per square inch (1116 per
square decimeter).
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 3 ply cotton ivory.
Weft: 2 shots brown wool.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: 1/2 inch balanced plainweave shirt with
warp fringe.
Selvages: 3 cord red wool.Partially original.
Further Notes:This rug is in good to very good
condition. There are some minor repairs and the
pile is low.
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