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New Turkmen Rug. Afghanistan, 20th century. 9
foot 3 inch by 6 foot 11 inches. Structure:
Asymmetrical knot open right. 7 knots per
horizontal inch and 6 knots per vertical inch. 42
per square inch (651 per square decimeter).
Depressed back.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply wool, tan.
Weft: 2 ply, 2 shots, red wool.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: 2 1/2 inch weft faced plain weave with
multicolored band of tapestry weave., warp
fringe.
Selvages: 6 cord selvage brown wool.
Further Notes: Meaty handle, medium length
pile, very substantial new rug. No holes, tears,
rips or low spots. full pile.
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