Green Field Amman Ullah Khan Rug
Denison Museum, - 2008-02-15
| ID# 1304 | Date: 1980s | -:- | Size 39 x 57 inches
(99 X145 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 8 h X 10 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Amman Ullah Khan War Rugs, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Zakini |
| The figure on this Aman Ullah Khan rug is relatively well proportioned compared to later versions of this rug. His bright orange jacket stands out from the olive green field. Handguns, helicopters, tanks, and other war motifs sit on the ground below him. Bright white text is visible at the top of the field while a classic flowery border encompases the rug. |
| Wool: Soft, green and white have slightly different clumpier texture. Neon pink is tip faded. | Sheen: Shiny | Handle: Medium flop | Selvedge: Tightly braided brown goat hair |
| Fringe: No kilim, braided closure | Pile: 6mm | Warp: Naturally colored wool | Weft: Grey cotton thread |
| Warp Depression:Not depressed | |||
