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Georgian Pardaghy

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Georgian Pardaghy

Georgian Pardaghy (cover)

Rarely seen in the West this is a prime example of a Georgian Pardaghy. As a source I cite Wright, Richard. Wertime, John. Caucasian Carpets and Covers. They attribute these flatweaves to the Georgians and other unspecified Paleo-Caucasian peoples. They also show a very similar example in use in Tiflis in 1910.

It is obviously that acid orange was in use in the Caucasus in the late 19th century. The fairly sparse use of orange as in this piece lends credence to an early attribution.

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Georgian Pardaghy, Tiflis Province, Caucasus. late 19th, early 20th century, 6 foot 3 inches by 10 foot. (not including fringe).

Structure: Slit tapestry weave.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: cotton.

Weft: Wool ground color.

Ends: Warp fringe.

Selvages: Plain with thicker outer warps.

Further Notes: Some old repairs, some wear but in very good and usable condition for an older Pardaghy.
Pardaghys are rarely seen in the west. You may never see another. I bought this piece misidentified as a Persian Kilim.

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J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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