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Afghan Rugs: Afghan Akstafa Caucasian copy

Akstafa Caucasian copy

2 foot 11 inches by 8 foot 8 inches.

This is a very attractive Afghan Akstafa Caucasian copy in a smaller size. Most of these rugs are room size and we look for nice examples in the more traditional sizes. Jodi always spots these rugs when we get a shipment. We put one of these in the playroom for the boys because it is a nice bright cheerful rug and Mickey enjoys crawling on it. He is really fighting to catch up with big brother Maxwell. The way he is going he will be walking in no time. But for now the very good wool in these rugs feels good to touch so he likes it.

This is a copy of a Akstafa pattern interpreted and woven by an Afghan weaver. It was sold to me as vegetal dyed and there is no reason to think other wise. I like to be cautious because without chemical testing dye analysis is just a guess, so let me say it looks vegetal. I really feel that with these rugs when they tell me it is vegetal dye it really means it is a better rug made to a higher standard than usual and not an exact description of all the dyes used.

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Sorry for the crooked picture. The rug really is square.

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Akstafa Caucasian copy. Afghanistan, 20th century. 4 foot 7 inches by 4 foot 6 inches. (Not including fringe)

Structure: Symmetrical knot. 8 knots per horizontal inch and 13 knots per vertical inch. 104 per square inch (1612 per square decimeter). Slightly depressed back.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply wool, brown.

Weft: 2 shot brown wool.

Pile: 2 Wool singles.

Ends: 1/2 inch weft faced plain weave, warp fringe.

Selvages: 2 cord selvage wrapped with red wool.

Further Notes: New Condition. No holes, tears, rips or low spots. full pile.

This rug has beautiful vegetal colors with a tea wash and some abrash. The wool is soft and feels great. This is a bold and attractive rug that will give years of service.

Great Color, Wonderful Wool!

The almost black wool is deeply dyed indigo blue.

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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