JBOC's Notes on Oriental Rugs

Kazak Rugs: Kazak rug South Caucasus, circa 1900
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Kazak Rugs: Kazak rug South Caucasus, circa 1900

Kazak rug

South Caucasus, circa 1900 oxidized browns.

Warp: Wool, Z3S ivory.

Weft: Wool Z2S, 2 –5 shoots red.

Pile: Wool Symmetrical knot.

Density: 7-8 H, 7-8 V

Sides: Wool 2 cords of 2 warps each, overcast red.

Ends: Upper – ½ inch red kilim folded over.

Ends: Lower 1 inch red kilim then warp loops.

Size: Approximately 8 ft. 2 inch by 4 foot 10 inches (2.49 by 1.47)

Colors: Cranberry, pomegranate, deep madder red, teal blue, ivory, light to deep cornflower blue, peach, lapis, midnight blue walnut.
Lot 46

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $10000-$12000

Did not sell.

Kazak rugs that look like Talish Meta Hane rugs are attributed to Lambalo.

Kazak Rugs are part of the broader category of Caucasian Rugs and Caucasian Carpets

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J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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