This rug, also woven in the “Aimaq” tradition, is a
marvelous example of how cleverly conceived random
placement of a multitude of tiny, many-colored
elements can
create the perception of depth and movement. While weavers of
the “Baluch” persuasion typically use between six and eight colors,
this artist called upon 12 colors to create the effect she wanted.
Structural Data:
Size:
3’0” x 4’11” (91 cm x
150 cm)
Warp:
Natural white wool –
Z2S. Slight depression
Weft:
Brown wool – Z2S. Two
shoots
Pile:
Symmetrical h: 8 v: 10 kpi: 80
Colors:
(12) dark blue, medium blue, pale blue, dark
red, pale red, pink, light pink, auburgine, brown-aubergine,
brown, tan, white
Selvages:
2 warp cords
weft-wrapped with brown goat hair overwrap
