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Minaret Sajada with Figures
Late 80s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.92
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.75
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 9
Warp Depression: 30 to 60 degrees
War Rug Sales Status: 2024 - KCS Keepers - Not for Sale or Donation
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Tower Landscape
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Taimani
General Description: This is a very interesting older rug. The drawing of the figures and weapons is very idiosyncratic. This is an excellent example of Afghan folk art in its woven form. Rare prayer design. Please see photos for documentation of condition problems. The damage does not affect the overall beauty of this rug, but it is notable.
For exhibition at Miami University, museum hired amish sewers to tack on canvas loops through which dowels could be inserted to hang rugs on wall.
Moth Damage:
Two quarter-sized areas of moth damage in upper right corner, a few dime-sized spots on the left edges. Very small spots along the bottom right edge.
Description of wool: Very soft and fine
Sheen of Wool: Lustrous
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Worn braided goat hair.
Fringe: Weft substitution kilim end, with blue and red sumac bands, short fringe
Pile Material: 3mm
Weft Material: Natural wool
Warp Material: Orange, double
