Property from the Collection of EDGAR AND HEDWIG WORCH
A "BIRD" OUSHAK RUG

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A "BIRD" OUSHAK RUG
WEST ANATOLIA, 17TH CENTURY

The cream field with a traditional red and yellow "bird" and floral lattice within a cream cloudband and floral vine border (partially oxidized browns, one large irregularly shaped reweave one border, partially rewoven outer border one side, other minor restorations)--approximately 6ft. 3in. x 4ft. 2in. (191cm. x 127cm.)

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Warp: wool, light tan, natural, Z2
Weft: wool, beige, natural, Z1, two shoots equally alternating
Pile: wool, Z2, symmetric knots, no warp depression, H7xV6,
numerous lazy lines
Sides: three bundles of two body warps, added and rewrapped, much of edges rewoven
Ends: both golden brown, weft-faced plain weave, average 1¼in. wide
Colors: ivory, cherry, dark brown, golden tan, orange-brown, pale yellow, light red