| Ersari Bridal
Trapping. Turkestan, 20th century.
Size: 2 foot 5 inch by 3 foot 4 inch.
Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the right. 8
knots per horizontal inch and 12 knots per vertical inch. 96 per square
inch (1488 per square decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply wool.
Weft: 1 shot ivory wool.
Pile: 2 wool singles.
Ends: Post-hitch warp with 2 inch fringe (top),
Braided black, red wool strands with applied 7 inch red, black, white
tassels (bottom) .
Selvages: 2 cord attached interlaced black, red
wool with applied 4 inch red, black, white tassels.
Handle: Soft, light-medium, durable
Further Notes: Good condition, some top end finish
damage.
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