A Proto-Kurdish carpet

Dated: circa 1800

Dimension: 10’6" x 5’7" ; 3.20m x 1.70m

Structural analysis:

Warp: wool, Z2S, natural ivory and brown

Weft: wool, Z2S, red, two shoots

Pile: wool

Knots: symmetrical, H7 x V9 63/sq. inch

Selvage: remnants of cords, no original overcasting

Ends: incomplete, warp fringes

Colors: madder red, deep madder, madder rose, deep blue, medium blue, blue green, green, yellow, aubergine, ivory, walnut