Labijar Taghan Ersari Main Carpet

I feel that this carpet was most likely woven by Taghan weavers in the Taghan area. My reason for this is that it is very similar to a Saltuq in design but a few small differences. It does not use the white "Running Dog" borders that we expect in Saltuq rugs. It also lacks the precission in execution of design that I expect in a Saltuq. That is not to say it is not a great carpet. The color is paricularly good. In fact the dark blue and light blue are indicators of a Labijar Taghan provenance.

Ersari Main Carpet 2,

Southwest Turkestan last quarter nineteenth century.

Warp: wool, Z2S, gray-dark brown mixed.

Weft: wool, two shoots, Z2S loosely plied, medium gray-dark brown.

Pile: wool asymmetrical knot open to the left.

Density: 6-7H, 7-9V.

Sides: 4 cords of 4 wraps, flat dark brown.

Ends: incomplete warp fringe

Size: Approximately 9 ft. 5 in. by 7 ft. 2 in. (2.87 m. by 2.18m.)

Colors: crimson, midnight blue, teal, deep salmon, whit, black, lemon yellow, seal brown, light and medium blue, evergreen.

Lot 66

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Saturday 12/5/87

est. $3000-$5000

Gulli Gul

The large Gul to the left are Gulli Gul. A Gulli Gul is a large Gul that has the clover like design in each quarter.

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

Persian Rugs the O'Connell Guides