3-Medallion Karabagh Rug

4 foot 7 inch by 9 foot 8 inch.

When I first described this rug I called it a 3-medallion Kazak from the Caucasus. Nicely drawn rug in excellent condition. Ideal for floor use. Now I have seen and examined more of these and I think this is a Karabagh.

Structure: Symmetrical. 7 knots per horizontal inch and 7 knots per vertical inch. 49 per square inch (760 per square decimeter). Not depressed.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 4 ply brown wool.

Weft: 4 shots, red wool.

Pile: 2 Wool singles.

Ends: Bottom 1 inch plainweave with warp fringe, reduced. Top - half-hitch end finish.

Selvages: 3 cords wrapped in wool using pile colors.

Further Notes: This rug is in excellent condition. There are some repairs but they are very good. This rug dates from between 1880 and 1913.

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This rug has three medallions and scattered minor field elements. It is well drawn, the colors mellow and harmonious.