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Sotheby's Fachralo Kazak Rug w/ T-Meander
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Fine Oriental and European Carpets » lot 25
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.
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