| Kuchan, Afshar Persia/Iran,
20th century. 6 foot 2 inch by 4 foot 1 inch. Structure:
Symmetrical knot. 11 knots per horizontal inch
and 13 knots per vertical inch. 143 per square
inch (2216 per square decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: wool, bands of 3 ply pink and tan.
Weft: Cotton 2 shot. dark blue.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: 2 inch balanced plain weave skirt with
warp fringe.
Selvages: 6 cord selvage wrapped in dark blue
wool.
Further Notes: Supple rug in As new condition.
No holes, tears, rips or low spots. Long pile.
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