Afghan Rugs: New Vegetal Dye Ersari Turkmen rug

7 by 4 1/2 foot Veggie Dyed Turkmen Rug

New vegetal dye Turkmen rug made by Afghans. It was sold to me as vegetal dyed and there is no reason to think other wise. I like to be cautious because I gave one school teacher hell for making absolute dye attributions without chemical dye analyses, so let me say it looks vegetal. The wool quality is very high. The key to these Veg dye rugs is not the exact dye composition but rather that these represent the best grade of production with better dyes, better wool, harmonious color combinations, and a stricter attention to quality.

This rug is attractive and utilitarian it will stand up to a great deal of heavy use. I like it as a rug and my wife Jodi loves the way it looks, so it is a sure winner.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open left. 9 knots per horizontal inch and 10 knots per vertical inch. 90 per square inch (1395 per square decimeter). moderately depressed.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply wool, brown.

Weft: 2 ply wool 2 shots. dark brown.

Pile: 2 Wool singles.

Ends: 1 1/2 inch warp faced plain weave, warp fringe.

Selvages: 4 cord selvage wrapped in brown wool.

Further Notes: New rug, meaty handle, great wool, No holes, tears, rips or low spots. Thick pile.

Color is off here but it gives you the pattern. See the above scan for the color.

New Afghan Turkmen - Excellent Wool!