Kazak Rug, Caucasus, Circa 1900. 4 foot 11
inch by 8 foot 1 inch. (Not including fringe)
Structure: Symmetrical. 7 knots per horizontal inch
and 6 knots per vertical inch. 42 per square inch (651
per square decimeter). Not depressed.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply brown wool.
Weft: 2 shots, red wool.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: Bottom--1/4-inch plainweave with warp fringe,
reduced. Top--partial half-hitch end finish.
Selvages: 3 cords wrapped in wool using pile colors.
Further Notes: This rug is in good condition for its
age. Browns are somewhat corroded, plus there are some
areas of wear in the middle of the rug, particularly
visible in the white medallion. In addition, there are
two lines of missing pile, each around 1/4 inch wide and
around 4-5 inches long. Minor areas of wear and breakage
on selvages. This rug dates from between 1880 and 1913.
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This rug has three medallions
flanked on either side by diamonds. It is well
drawn, the colors mellow and harmonious.
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Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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