Ersari Rugs: Ersari Beshir Carpet Sotheby's Lot 50 6/89

Ersari Rug: Ersari Beshir Carpet Sotheby's Lot 50 6/89

Ersari Beshir Turkmen Carpet South Turkestan circa 1875

South Turkestan circa 1875.

Warp: wool, Z2S, ivory/ash/oak brown twist.

Weft: wool, 2Z two shoots,ivory, light brown mix.

Pile: wool asymmetrical knot open to the right.

Density: 7-8H, 7-8V.

Sides: 3 cord of two warps each, overcast brown.

Ends: some blue kilim, (incomplete) followed by 1 inch red kilim, warp fringe.

Size: Approximately 12 ft. 7 in. by 5 ft. 8 in. (3 m. by 2.44m.)

Colors: cammium red, venetian red, china blue, cornflower blue, teal green, brown, ivory, maize, ginger, indigo, evergreen, goldenrod, pumpkin, citron, seal brown, black.

Lot 50

Sotheby's Fine Oriental and European Carpets

New York Saturday 06/03/89

est. $6000-$8000

Was not sold or did not sell.

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