This post snowes examples of Rugs with double weft construction. For more information see
Detail of Back - Afshar Rugs: The Bowen Tulip
Here we can see the classic medium ribbed back typical of Afshar Rugs. When one weft is pulled slightly tighter it separates the warps into two sets. In this case one is slightly tighter so it is medium depressed or ribbed. By the way look at the crude repair in the upper right corner. This is typical of the repairs that we see from Iran with rugs used in Iran.
Bijar Rugs: Bidjar Rug Northwest Persia second quarter 20th c
Bijar rugs are completely depressed but how can you tell by looking at the back. Every knot has two nodes but look carefully in the picture above. On the right hand side look at the row of red knots next to the white area. Do you see how there is only one row of red. That means the other node is hidden in the foundation of the rug. keep look at every rug you see, you will keep seeing more and more.
Compare this schematic to the Bijar directly above.
Sultanabad Rugs: Antique Sultanabad Rug at Skinners
Notice how every other warp is raised like corduroy. That means it cannot be single wefted so it is double wefted. Don't be fooled by looks. Just because it is coarse and the weave is sloppy does not mean this is not a great rug. Old Sultanabad rugs can bring high prices.
Michael did not bother to describe this piece, not even giving size. He really didn't have to, the Bag speaks for itself. This bags are always larger in size than an average Khorjin panel and have outstanding silky wool. The backs are generally ribbed and medium depressed with brown wefts. Cotton is a sign of a late piece.
Peter Saunders published a related pieced which he labeled "Probably Afghahistan Mushwanee Tribal Visions Plate 15b. m
What is a Double Wefted Rug
Detail of Back - Afshar Rugs: The Bowen Tulip
Here we can see the classic medium ribbed back typical of Afshar Rugs. When one weft is pulled slightly tighter it separates the warps into two sets. In this case one is slightly tighter so it is medium depressed or ribbed. By the way look at the crude repair in the upper right corner. This is typical of the repairs that we see from Iran with rugs used in Iran.
The wefts in this schematic give you an idea of how they are in the Afshar rug above.
Bijar Rugs: Bidjar Rug Northwest Persia second quarter 20th c
Bijar rugs are completely depressed but how can you tell by looking at the back. Every knot has two nodes but look carefully in the picture above. On the right hand side look at the row of red knots next to the white area. Do you see how there is only one row of red. That means the other node is hidden in the foundation of the rug. keep look at every rug you see, you will keep seeing more and more.
Sultanabad Rugs: Antique Sultanabad Rug at Skinners
Notice how every other warp is raised like corduroy. That means it cannot be single wefted so it is double wefted. Don't be fooled by looks. Just because it is coarse and the weave is sloppy does not mean this is not a great rug. Old Sultanabad rugs can bring high prices.
Michael did not bother to describe this piece, not even giving size. He really didn't have to, the Bag speaks for itself. This bags are always larger in size than an average Khorjin panel and have outstanding silky wool. The backs are generally ribbed and medium depressed with brown wefts. Cotton is a sign of a late piece.
Peter Saunders published a related pieced which he labeled "Probably Afghahistan Mushwanee Tribal Visions Plate 15b. m
Ahar Rugs are very thick heavy durable rugs closely related to Heriz rugs. Look ar hge 2nd row from the top; one yellow node proves this is a deeply depressed double wefted
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