| Dohktar-i-Ghazi Prayer Rug attributable to
the Chahar Aymaq
People of Northwest Afghanistan.
fourth quarter twentieth century. Intact full
pile rug in unused condition. 53 in. by 34 inch.
(not including fringe). Structure: Asymmetrical
knot open to the left. 6 knots per horizontal
inch and 9 knots per vertical inch. 54 per square
inch (945 per square decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply Wool, off white and tan.
Weft: Cotton, 2 shoots, blue.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: plain weave reduced, warp fringe.
Selvages: two 2 part cord double looped with
blue wool.
Further Notes: New condition.
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