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For sale: Hand woven carpet from Afghanistan

Green Diamond Herati

ID# 2060
Date: 1980's
Size: 40 x 85 inches
(101 x 216 cm)
Origin: Afghanistan
Style: Diamond Herati (Lozenge Field with ""+"" Shaped Medallion""
Tribe: Baluchi
Condition: Condition is very good to excellent. Minor signs of local wear. Dominant field green tip faded from deep emerald to olive green.
Wool: Dense, compact and strong.
Sheen: Excellent all over.
Handle: Unusual. Sturdy. Corduroy texture warp depression gives rug unique body and suppleness.
Selvedge: Tightly bound two cord wool. Braiding less prominent then most Baluchi selvedges
Fringe: Two inch plain weave wool kilim, oblique interlacing closure and 3 inch fringe. Bottom fringe looped. 2"" section of fringe missing
Pile: 5-7 mm
Warp: Very fine 2S natural wool
Weft: Two shoots grey cotton
Warp Depression: All over very pronounced and sturdy corduroy texture.
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet