| Afghan Kazak Runner. Afghanistan,
20th century. 3 foot by 12 foot 3 inches. (Not
including fringe) Structure: Symmetrical knot.
8 knots per horizontal inch and 8.5 knots per
vertical inch. 68 per square inch (1054 per
square decimeter). Slightly depressed back.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 3 ply wool, tan.
Weft: 2 cord white cotton.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: 3 inch plain weave, twining, and warp
fringe.
Selvages: 3 cord selvage wool black outer cord
and blue and red checkerboard
Further Notes: New Rug. No holes, tears, rips
or low spots.
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