423. Chodor Main carpet, Turkestan 3rd Quarter 19th Century, this carpet belongs to a rare group of Dyrnak gul carpets currently believed to be woven by the Chodor during the last phase of their autonomous existence. The carpets in this group share a number of characteristics, among which are: a dark somber color palette, "ovodan" or curled-leaf border design, dramatic "tree" elems (end panels) and checkerboard selvage. The weave is generally finer than either Yomut or Chodor pieces, and the possibility exists that they are the work of an unknown tribal subgroup or possibly a single weaver. Of special interest is the pair of "S" design guard borders which begin traditionally, but evolve into "bird head" figures in the center of the carpet. (Several years ago, six were known. I have seen two since. Others presumably exist.) Areas of fold wear; moth damage; missing sections of original checkerboard selvage, damage to one elem, 5'10" x 9'10", good condition 5000-7000
424. Moghan Long rug, Southeast Caucasus, c.1910, a single row of large octagons framing "Memling" guls forms the design, areas of repiling, 3'2" x 9'8", very good condition 3500-4500

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