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Ajak Turkmen Rug. Afghanistan, Late 20th century.
4 foot by 6 foot 3 inch. Structure:
Asymmetrical knot open right. 11 knots per
horizontal inch and 9 knots per vertical inch. 99
per square inch (1480 per square decimeter).
moderately depressed.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply wool, gray.
Weft: 2 shots dark cotton.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: 1 1/2 inch warp faced plain weave, warp
fringe.
Selvages: 5 cord selvage wrapped in black
wool.
Further Notes: New rug, very meaty handle,
great wool.
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