Yastik Kurdish Rugs

Examples:

Kurdish Flatwoven Yastik

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

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

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

Gelveri Yastik Markarian Antique Rugs 2nd half 19th century

Antique yastik, Konya region Anatolia, 2nd half 19th century

Dimensions: 3’1″ x 1’9″