The Dr. Jon Thompson Chaudur Kejebelik

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

New York Saturday 12/16/93

est. $15,000-20,000 Sold for $24,150

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Provenance: The collection of Dr. and Mrs. Jon Thompson

There is a group of Turkmen weavings with Chaudur design and beautiful rich colors, all old. They are so much better made than the later pieces that they seem almost to have been woven by someone else - which may well be the case. Indeed this piece has no white cotton in the wefts, instead it has very soft, natural brown wool wefts, possibly camel hair. This outstanding piece has three close relatives all with excellent color. 1. Mackie and Thompson (1980) No. 49; 2. Wher collection: Eskenazi, John J., LArte del Tappeto Orientale, Milano, 1983, No. 2 74. Also: Hali, vol. 4, No. 3, 1983, p. 251. 3. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (Van Aardenne collection): Mulder- Erkelens, A. M. L. E., 00sterse tapijten iut de schenking Van Aardenne, Amsterdam, 1977, No. 58.