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Old Herati Mosque (size approximate)
1995
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.66
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.58
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 14
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 12
Warp Depression: none
War Rug Sales Status: 2024 - KCS Keepers - Not for Sale or Donation
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Horsemen War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: This blue Herati rug features a menagerie of animals. Three medallion shapes with peacocks and flowers inside are present and running down the center of the main field. Towards the center of the rugs are four crowned horsemen atop their curiously proportioned horses. In each corner of the rug are collections of animals (maybe a leopard, dog, and one smaller animal). The negative space is filled with flowers, plants, arrows, and other geometric shapes. Flowers border the main field.
Description of wool: Very soft.
Sheen of Wool: Very shiny and lustrous
Handle: Maximum flop.
Selvedge: Tightly braided black goat hair with excellent coverage
Fringe: Reduced kilim, persian closure with white cotton thread
Pile Material: 6mm
Weft Material: Short naturally colored 2S wool
Warp Material: Double black cotton thread
