| Caucasian Rug,
Caucasus. 19th century. Size: 4 foot 11
inch by 6 foot 3 inch.
Structure: Symmetrical knot. 6 knots per
horizontal inch and 10 knots per vertical inch.
60 per square inch (930 per square decimeter)
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply brown, tan wool.
Weft: 2 shots brown cotton.
Pile: 2 wool singles.
Ends: Post-Hitch wharf binding with 1 inch
warp fringe.
Selvages: 1 cord overcastting old ivory wool.
Handle: Light, soft, pliable, durable.
Further Notes: Antique, historical small
repairs repairs no larger than a half dollar, low
pile.
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