| New Turkmen Rug. Afghanistan,
20th century. 3 foot 4 inch by 4 foot 10 inch. Structure:
Asymmetrical knot open right. 8 knots per
horizontal inch and 10 knots per vertical inch.
90 per square inch (1245 per square decimeter).
moderately depressed.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply wool, light gray.
Weft: 2 shot first one thick and straight and
second thin and sinuous red wool.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: 1 1/2 inch warp faced plain weave, warp
fringe.
Selvages: 3 cord selvage wrapped in brown
wool.
Further Notes: New rug, meaty handle, great
wool, No holes, tears, rips or low spots. Thick
pile.
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