Salor (S-Group) Kejebe 3 Roundel Wedding Trapping

JBOC Attribution: Oriental Rugs > Turkmen Rugs > Salor Rugs

Salor Wedding Trapping,

Central Turkestan first quarter nineteenth century.

Warp: wool, Z2S, alternate warps moderately to strongly depressed, ivory.

Weft: wool, two shoots, Z2S brown.

Pile: wool asymmetrical knot open to the left.

Density: 15-17H, 20-23V.

Sides: not original.

Ends: incomplete warp fringe.

Size: Approximately 9 ft. 5 in. by 7 ft. 2 in. (2.87 m. by 2.18m.).

Colors: mahogany, light and dark crimson, fuchsia, terracotta red, light and dark rust, deep teal, ivory, indigo, azure,

Lot 54 Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets New York Saturday 12/5/87 est. $15000-$20000

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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