| Malayer Rug, Persia,
circa 1900. 3 foot 8 inches by 6 foot 3 inches. Structure:
Symmetrical knot. 8 knots per horizontal inch and
6 knots per vertical inch. 48 per square inch
(744 per square decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply tan wool or white Cotton.
Weft: 1 shot. two wool singles in each shed..
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: Reduced, warp fringe.
Selvages: Overcast with green wool, needs to
be.
Further Notes: Condition is average showing
signs of wears The rug is slightly reduced on the
ends but the guard borders are intact.
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