Yomud Rugs: The Wiedersperg Yomut C-Gul Main Carpet

Yomut C-Gul Main Carpet

first half 19th century
1.73 x 2.51m (5ft 8in x 8ft 3in)
Warp: wool, ivory, Z2S
Weft: wool, 2Z, 2 shoots
Pile: wool, 2Z
Knot: symmetrical;
9 H x 13 V per in = 117 per sq.in
Colours: dark brick red, dark blue, light blue, blue green, pale yellow, rust red, dark brown, ivory
No original selvages or end finishes

From the collection of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco from the Wiedersperg donation.

Previously published in www.Cloudband.com Rothberg, Michael. BETWEEN THE BLACK DESERT AND THE RED. Exhibition Review, 17 August 2000 and was displayed in 'Between the Black Desert and the Red', which coincided with the ACOR5 2000.

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.

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

JBOC's Notes on the Bible

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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