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Taimani Rug attributable to the Chahar Aymaq
People of Northwest Afghanistan.
fourth quarter twentieth century. Intact full
pile rug in unused condition. 2 foot 5 inches, by
4 foot 10 inches (not including fringe). Structure:
Asymmetrical knot open to the left. 7 knots per
horizontal inch and 8 knots per vertical inch. 56
per square inch (975 per square decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply Wool, tan.
Weft: Cotton, 2 shoots, gray.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: 14 inch top 17 inch bottom overlay
brocade with bands of twining, warp fringe.
Selvages: two 2 part cord double looped with
brown goat hair .
Further Notes: New condition.
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The picture is very poor but use it for
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For Further Reading:
Parsons,
R. D. Oriental Rugs Volume 3 The Carpets of Afghanistan.
Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club, 1983, 3rd ed. 1994
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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