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Diamond Shaped Medallion Herati War Rug
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.75
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 6.08
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 8
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 10
Warp Depression: Nearly full warp depression
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Diamond Herati (Lozenge Field with ""+"" Shaped Medallion""
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Zakini
General Description: This design, the ""Diamond Medallion"", is consistently the best woven Baluchi rugs. This is true of both war rugs and regular rugs of the same design. This is an example from the 1980s. The wool is soft and lustrous. It has low pile in some areas. Strong design, good drawing. Rare rug. Herat inspired design radiating outward from the center medallion.
Description of wool: Very soft and well aged
Sheen of Wool: Very good
Handle: Very floppy
Selvedge: 2 cords brown
Fringe: 1 inches killim with blue on one side and blue, red, brown on the other side, Persian knots, 1 inches fringe
Pile Material: 3 to 5 millimeters
Weft Material: light brown cotton
Warp Material: 2 gray color