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Hazarjaat
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 4.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 6.92
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Warp Depression: Corduroy texture, 70 degrees
War Rug Sales Status: Whereabouts Uknown
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Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Pool and Mosque Pictorial Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: Excellent with minor caveat. It has a couple of 5mm round dark spots on left side. That said this an example of the best quality Baluchi war rug. Minor sarnach.
Description of wool: Excellent feel, soft lustrous, the best.
Sheen of Wool: Excellent
Handle: Strong and firm
Selvedge: Braided goat hair overcast, very well done.
Fringe: One inch kilim on top end with braided closure, bottom is one inch kilim, Persian closure, one inch fringe.
Pile Material: 5mm
Weft Material: Natural wool
Warp Material: grey cotton