Fachralo Kazak Rug w/ T-Meander Border Sotheby's

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Sale NY6255
A Kazak Prayer rug, Southwest Caucasus
New York 6,000 - 8,000 USD
11 Dec 91 10:15 AM

DESCRIPTION
A Kazak Prayer rug, Southwest Caucasus
last quarter 19th century
approximately 4 ft. 7 in. by 3 ft. 5 in.

• Warp: wool, Z3S, ivory

• Weft: wool, Z1 or Z2S (Loosely plied), red, 2 - 3 shoots

• Pile: wool, symmetric knot

• Density: 7 - 8 H, 11 - 13V c

• Sides: 2 cords of two warps each, overcast in red, some blue.

• Ends: warp fringe

• Colors: pomegranete, khaki, medium to deep teal, pecan, golden oak, walnut and indigo.

For Further Reading:

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

Index to JBOC's Rug Notes

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