A Kuba rug, late 18th/early 19th century (Khanate Period), Azerbaijan. James D Burns Collection

A South Caucasian rug,
circa 1800, 97cm x 191cm, 3'2'' x 6'3''

Pile: wool, symmetrical, knot V9 x H7 = 63 per sq. in.
Warp: wool, natural brown, ivory, Z4S, very irregular offset from 10° to as much 30°
Weft: cotton, ivory, ranges considerably in thickness, 2 shoots.

Published at "The Caucasus : Tradition in Weaving" plate no: 14