Karachopf Kazak Rugs: Karachopf Kazak Rug with Structure

Warp: Wool, Z3S, ivory / light brown mix

Weft: Wool, Z2S, (loosely plied) 2 shoots, salmon, dark brown

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 6-7 horizontal, 7-8 vertical

Sides: Wool, 2 cords of 2 warps each, overcast salmon, some dark brown

Ends: Upper - 1 in. macramé, then warp fringe over 1/2 in. black kilim

Lower - 1/2 in. salmon kilim then warp loops

Colors: Madder red, teal green, medium to deep lapis, ivory, ochre, cornflower, charcoal blue, dark chocolate, deep moss, black

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $12,000-$15,000