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Lori Pambak
Sevan Kazak
Xan Sarayi at Sheki
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Structure: Symmetrical. 40 to 60 kpsi. Not depressed.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: most have 3 ply wool some 2, natural colored.
Weft: 2 – 6 shots of 2 ply wool. Usually red, Sometimes yellow, blue in late pieces.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: Upper - often has plainweave with warp fringe. Lower - loops or half-hitch end finish.
Selvages: 2 – 4 warp units reinforced often using pile colors. Outer warp units are frequently attached interlaced warp units.
Similar Rugs
Karabagh rugs are often very similar to Kazaks but tend to have fewer wefts usually two and the wefts are undyed.
Turkish Kazaks are similar to Kazaks but have more subdued colors. Reds are much more muted.
Bennett, Ian et al. Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian.
Der Manuelian, L. and M. Eiland: Weavers, Merchants and Kings, Inscribed Rugs from Armenia
Kaffel, Ralph. Caucasian Prayer Rugs
Keshishian, James Mark. Inscribed Armenian Rugs of Yesteryear.
Schurmann, Ulrich. Caucasian Rugs.
Stone, P.F. Rugs of the Caucasus: Structure and Design.
Togan, Z.V., The Origins of the Kazaks and the Ôzbeks, edited and translated by H.B. Paksoy
For Further Reading:
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
