ID# 1311

Date: 1980s

Size: 38 x 105 inches
(96 x 267 cm)

Origin: Afghanistan

Style: Bomber / Helicopter / Tank War Rugs

Tribe: Zakini

Condition: This rug is one of a pair of rugs which match in design and proportions. Both arrived at one time around 2003. Rug #1310 and
Rug #1061

The better photos, taken in 2016, are at the bottom. This earthy rug features rows of helicopters, tanks, and branches of flowers. The border is made up of rows of flowers and connected geometric shapes. Branches with flowers line the outside of the field.

Wool: soft, nice

Sheen: good

Handle: floppy

Selvedge: 3 cords of black goal hair

Fringe: 2 inches killim with lines of blue, red, , Persian knots, 2 inches of fringe

Pile: 4mm

Warp: white cotton

Weft: 2 black cords

Warp Depression: 30 to 45 degrees