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Old July 13th, 2018, 08:15 AM   #43
Filiberto Boncompagni
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Hi Joy,

Yes, the Kpsi of you rug is on the low side for an Eastern Caucasian but don’t worry: have a look at Kaffel’s book, section “Notes to the plates” starting at page 173.
A lot of the rugs have their structure analyzed. Not all unfortunately, but I don't complain: Kaffel made an exceptionally good work and I am sure he examined what it was possible.

So… Of the Eastern Caucasian Section, I counted 14 rugs under 100 Kpsi. Two Shirvan are at 81 Kpsi (#48 and #81) like yours.
Lower than yours: Perepedil #49 at 73 Kpsi, Perepedil #50 at 64 Kpsi, Shirvan #70 and #75 at 76 and 68 Kpsi respectively.
Your prayer rug is in good company, then.

I like the other rug, a nice reinterpretation of Turkmen motifs.
Rich is probably right, it could be Kurdish. Possibly from the Caucasus or North-West Persia, maybe?

Regards,
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