Ghiordes Prayer Rug, circa 1875

A Ghiordes Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, circa 1875. Approximately 5 ft. 2 in. by 3 ft. 9 in. (1.58 m. by 1.14 m.) Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warp moderately to strongly depressed, ivory Weft: Cotton, 2Z, 2 shoots, ivory Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot Density: 6-7 horizontal, 10-12 vertical Sides: Wool, 2 warps overcast in bands of rose and beige, silk fringe Ends: Upper - warp fringe Lower - 3/4 in. light blue Kilim, warp fringe, both under added silk fringe Colors: Fuchsia, raspberry, deep rose, ivory, pale celery, light to medium khaki, chamois, alabaster, light seafoam green, caramel, deep raw umber, acorn

Lot 113 Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets New York Tuesday 6/3/89 est. $12,000-$15,000

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.

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