Kizil Ajak Rug,
Northern Afghanistan, old/antique 86 in. by 44
in. Not including fringe.
Structure: Asymmetrical Knotting, open right,
7 knots per horizontal Knotting, 9 knots per
vertical Knotting, 63 per square inch, (946 per
square decimeter) moderate warp depression.
Yarn Spin: Z
Warp: 2 ply wool, tan.
Weft: 2 ply red or brown wool 2 shots.
Pile: 2 wool singles.
Selvages: plain overwrapped with brown wool.
Ends: 1/2 inch warp faced plain weave.
Provenance: From the collection of an
Internationally Known Expert and Connoisseur who
wishes to remain anonymous.
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