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Ma'sud with Silk Foundation (On Loan)
2003
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 1.92
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.75
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 13
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 13
Warp Depression: full
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Political Portraits
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: Very best quality Afghan rug. Silk foundation, excellent pile wool, well knotted. The selvedges curl under on this rug, which is its only issue. The drawing speaks for itself, and the border is very special. Portrait is of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the leader of the Northern Alliance, killed 9/9/01.
Bottom left side of the fringe has three braids.
Description of wool: Best
Sheen of Wool: Best
Handle: Best
Selvedge: Flat 5 cord navy blue wool Turkmen selvedge with severe edge roll.
Fringe: Long fine white silk plain weave with a single band of brown. Small overhand knots. Three raids in bottom left corner.
Pile Material: 2mm
Weft Material: Raw silk
Warp Material: Wool
