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Paghman Lake Monument 1984 (listed as 1017 in Miami U show)
Dated 1984, but looks contemporary
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.84
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.33
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 7
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 7
Warp Depression: none
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: Paghman Lake Monuments
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Hazara
General Description: Excellent composition. Blue abrash field sits beautifully on natural wool border. The Paghman Lake monuments are an unusual image. Text at bottom very nice. Please note images in border motifs, emblem of Afghanistan.
The dark blue and glowing nature of the imagery in the main motif hint at a night-time composition. Script is written in bright orange at the bottom of the composition. The border of the rug is a very common motif, interlocking 'Z' shapes separated by orange spots.
Description of wool: Coarse with some lanolin. Nice abrash.
Sheen of Wool: Good.
Handle: Firm.
Selvedge: Brown wool overcast.
Fringe: Red and blue kilim end, overhand knots on top, but just kilim and loose fringe on the bottom.
Pile Material: Wool
Weft Material: Natural wool
Warp Material: Double wefted red wool.
