Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1900

Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

A Lori Pambak Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, circa 1900. Approximately 8 ft. 10 in. by 5 ft. 11 in. (2.69 m. by 1.80 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z3S, alternate warp slightly to moderately depressed, ivory

Weft: Wool, Z2S, 3 shoots, light to deep rose

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 7 horizontal, 9-10 vertical

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

Ends: Upper - 1/2 in. macramé then 1/2 in. rose kilim

Lower - 1 in. red kilim then warp loops

Colors: Deep scarlet, lapis, eggshell, chamois, straw, badger brown, peacock blue

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $10,000-$14,000