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Amman Ullah Khan Rug with Silk
Semi-antique (before 1979)
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.75
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.66
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 7
Warp Depression: No depression
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Amman Ullah Khan War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Mushwani
General Description: A high quality very early antique Amman Ullah Kahn rug which is thought to be the progenitor to the other similar rugs featuring the same figure. Instead of war motifs, this rug features a menagerie of animals including camels, birds, and chickens. A bright silk neon blue stripe runs down the leg of the figure. Amman Ullah Khan' facial expression is much happier in this rug compared to the others.
The two equally-sized main borders are comprised of flowers and zig-zags in blue, orange, and tan (formerly bright orange) with bright emerald green accents. An elaborate fringe adds to the craft of the rug.
Description of wool: Soft, fine
Sheen of Wool: Very shiny and lustrous
Handle: Very floppy
Selvedge: Flat 3-corded blue and black wool
Fringe: Elaborate: red and white plain weave flanked by red and blue weft brocade. Red, white, and blue diamond geometric weft substitution, then brown and white plain weave, and more white plain weave flanked again by orange and blue weft brocade.
Pile Material: 10mm
Weft Material: Naturally colored wool looped warps knotted at bottom.
Warp Material: Triple dark grey cotton thread
