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.

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $10000-$12000

Did not sell.