| Bakhtiari Chahal
Shotur Carpet, Chahar Mahal Region, Iran, 20 to
40 years old. Size: 6 foot 10 inch by 9
foot 11 inch.
Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the
left. 9 knots per horizontal inch and 12
knots per vertical inch. 108 per square inch
(1674 per square decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply corded white cotton.
Weft: 2 shots blue cotton.
Pile: 2 wool singles.
Ends: Post-hitch wharf binding with 1
inch warp fringe.
Selvages: 1 cord overcastting red wool.
Handle: Heavy, durable, thick, soft.
Further Notes: Excellent condition.
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