New Karadja Runner

2' by 6' 5" Karadja Runner

This is a very fine Karadja Runner in new condition. Karaja is the home of some of the finest narrow runners made in Iran of which this is a good example. Karadja is a collection point on the western edge of the Heriz production area.

The rug is single wefted and has medium length pile. The wool quality is very good and the dyes seem good. This is a very good durable new piece that should give years of service. I get antique Karaja in and I see how well they hold up. This rug has more subtle variations in color than is obvious from the pictures.

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Karaja Rug. Iran, 20th century. 2 foot by 6 foot 5 inch.

Structure: Symmetrical knot. 8 knots per horizontal inch and 10 knots per vertical inch. 80 per square inch (1240 per square decimeter)

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: Hand spun cotton.

Weft: 1 shot white cotton.

Pile: 2 Wool singles.

Ends: warp fringe.

Selvages: overcast with black wool.

Further Notes: This is a new rug in new condition