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A Chaudur Turkmen Camel Decoration, Used in
the Wedding Procession (Kejebelik), Turkmenistan
19th Century, small repiled area upper border,
minor repiled area lower edge, minor repairs to
selvage. Approximately 2fl. 2 in. by 5fi. 6 in.
(0.66 m. by 1.68 m.)
Warp: Wool, Z2S, natural brown
Weft: Wool, Z2S, 2 shoots,,.natural camel
Pile: Wool, 2Z, asymmetrical knot open to the
right
Density: 8-9 horizontal, 14-15 vertical
Sides: 2 cords overcast in purple wool, each
cord a pair of warps
Ends: Camel colored kilim hemmed and sewn
Colors: Purple, rust red, dark blue, light
blue, blue-green, golden yellow, ivory, walnut
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