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A Oushak Saph,
West Anatolia, circa 18th Century. Approximately
12 ft. 6 in. by 7 ft. 4 in. (3.81 m. by 2.23 m.)
Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warp moderately to
strongly depressed, ivory
Weft: Cotton, 1Z or 2Z, 2 shoots, red
Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot
Density: 5-6 horizontal, 7-8 vertical
Sides: Not original
Ends: Not original
Colors: Cayenne, teal, azure, lapis,
pomegranate, peacock blue, Copenhagen blue,
toffee, Wedgewood, Mahogany, maize, coral, old
rose, sage, buff, olive, oat, silver blue, khaki
brown, putty, pale raspberry, forrest green
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