Afghan war rug with obvious weapons

(exhibited at Miami University Art Museum)Old Car Style Herat Rug

ID# 1014Date: 1980sPrice: 4750Size: 3‘11” X 6‘8”
(119 X203 cm)
Knots/Inch:
9 h X 12
Origin: AfghanistanStyle:Car Style War RugsTribe: Baluchi
Classic fine, lustrous and translucent wool found in good car style war rugs. The border is a traditional Baluchi one from around Herat. The wool is gorgeously oxidized
Wool: Excellent Sheen: The oxidation process makes this particular wool, translucent and sparkly. It shows how fine tribal Afghan wool can be. Handle: Floppy Selvedge: Somewhat worn braided goat hair, with grey wefts protruding here and there.
Fringe: The ends look reduced, and are closed with Persian closure. Pile: 4mmWarp: Unusual brown warps, 2Z1SWeft: Ubiquitous grey cotton
Warp Depression:45 degree corduroy
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons
Afghan war rug with obvious weapons