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JBOCs Notes on Oriental Rugs

Karagashli Rug

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Karagashli Rug,

A Karagashli Rug, Northeast Caucasus, dated 1329 (1911). Approximately 7 ft. 3 in. by 4 ft. 2 in. (2.21 m. by 1.27 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z5S, ivory

Weft: Cotton (Z1) Z2S, 2 shoots, white

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 9 horizontal, 15-16 vertical

Sides: Cotton, 2 cords of 2 warps each, overcast blue

Ends: 1 in. blue cotton kilim then 1 in. multi-knotted long-cabled fringe tied at bottom

Colors: Indigo, ivory, cranberry, tumeric, caramel, pale to deep hunter green, Copenhagen blue, black cherry, seal brown, moss, fuschia

Lot 68

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $8,000-$10,000

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J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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