| Sarouk Carpet. Vist, Iran, Mid
20th century. Size: 6 meter
The structure for this rug was lost but here
is a very similar discription whch will give you
an idea of wht to expect.
Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the left.
8 knots per horizontal inch and 7 knots per
vertical inch. 56 per square inch (868 per square
decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 1 ply ivory, blue, cotton.
Weft: 2 shots blue cotton.
Pile: 2 wool singles.
Ends: Post-hitch wharf binding with 1 inch
warp fringe.
Selvages: Single cord overcastting blue wool.
Handle: Heavy, soft wool, durable, dense,
stiff.
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