19th century
A so-called Kozak carpet, with 2-1-2 pattern; probably from Ezine, NW Turkey. Patterns derived from large pattern Holbeins, probably from the Usak area. Salor guls, from Turkomen carpets.
221 x 166 cm (87 x 65 3/8 in.)
Book of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
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