Yastik Kurdish Rugs
Examples:
Kurdish Flatwoven Yastik
Mid 20th century, 1 foot 8 inches by 2 foot 4 inches. (not including fringe).
Structure: Sumac.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: coarse 2 ply tan wool.
Weft: Wool ground color.
Ends: Warp fringe.
Selvages: Plain.
Further Notes: Some possibly vegetal dyes. No holes, slits, stains, or repairs.
Antique Kurdish Yastik Late 19th century
Late 19th century. Original flatwoven ends, partially oxidized browns. 3 ft. by 1 ft.8 in. (091 by 051 cm)
Warp: Cotton, Z2S, ivory.
Weft: Cotton,Z2S, ivory, 3 shoots.
Pile: Wool, symmetric knots.
Density: 6 – 7h, 6 – 7v.
Sides: Flatweave with cord of 2 warps wrapped in white cotton.
Ends: 1/2 inch flatweave, warp fringe.
Colors: Ivory, Madder red, rust red, rose, blue, pale olive green, beige, walnut.
Antique Central Anatolian Yastik Mid 19th century
Mid 19th century. One rewoven side, partial end guard borders, repairs.. 2 ft. 9 in. by 1 ft. 11in. (084 by 058 cm)
Warp: Wool, Z2S, ivory.
Weft: Wool Z, pale madder, 2 shoots.
Pile: Wool, symmetric knots.
Density: 6 h, 7 v.
Sides: 3 cords of 2 warps wrapped in pale madder wool.
Ends: Incomplete, warp fringe.
Colors: madder red, rust red, deep blue, blue-green, mustard, aubergine, ivory, walnut.
Gelveri Yastik Markarian Antique Rugs 2nd half 19th century
Antique yastik, Konya region Anatolia, 2nd half 19th century
Dimensions: 3’1″ x 1’9″