Khall Mohammadi Turkmen

7' x 9' Khall Mohammadi Turkmen

This is a Khall Mohammadi carpet from Afghanistan. Khall Mohammadi is the name of the producer of these rugs and he has gained notice in the industry because of the bright clear natural dye reds he has produced. It was sold to me as vegetal dyed and there is no reason to think other wise. I like to be cautious because people who make absolute dye attributions without chemical dye analyses sound like phonies to me, so let me say it looks vegetal. All the colors are good but the reds are exceptional. 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.

This rug is attractive and utilitarian and will stand up to years of heavy use. I like it as a rug and my wife Jodi loves the way it looks, so it is a sure winner.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open right. 7 knots per horizontal inch and 6 knots per vertical inch. 42 per square inch (651 per square decimeter). Depressed back.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply wool, tan.

Weft: 2 ply, 2 shots, red wool.

Pile: 2 Wool singles.

Ends: 2 1/2 inch weft faced plain weave with multicolored band of tapestry weave., warp fringe.

Selvages: 6 cord selvage brown wool.

Further Notes: Meaty handle, medium length pile, very substantial new rug. No holes, tears, rips or low spots. full pile.

The Picture is dark with shadows so use this for pattern and the scan for color. The rug is well made and attractive and should give years of use.