| Sarouk. Arak area, Iran 20th century.
Inventory #: 399 Size: 3 foot 6 inch by 5 foot
10 inch.
Structure: Symmetrical knot. 8 knots per
horizontal inch and 12 knots per vertical inch.
96 per square inch (1488 per square decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: Ivory cotton.
Weft: 2 shots ivory cotton.
Pile: 2 wool singles.
Ends: .5 inch plain weave and post-hitch wharf
binding with 2.5 inch warp fringe.
Selvages: Single cord overcastting, tan wool.
Handle: Heavy, soft wool, durable, dense,
thick pile is .5 inch high.
Further Notes: New condition.
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