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Green Amman Ullah Khan Rug
1995 - dated
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.85
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 11
Warp Depression: 45-60 degrees mostly
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: Green field symbolizes and honors AUK. This is one of the 2 or 3 best examples of AUK war rugs.
Amman Ullah Khan is shown in red military garb posing with his feet crossed and his right shoulder jutting out as is typical in these rugs. In the background sit 5 helicopters, two tanks, and a variety of flowers and small figures. Mountains grow behind his head against a red sky with black text.
The borders consist of three separate stripes of elaborate geometric and flowery designs.
Description of wool: Very good
Sheen of Wool: Shiny, lustrous
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Burgundy wool, braided like Baluchi goat hair.
Fringe: Short natural wool plain weave kilim, overhand knots, 2 inch fringe
Pile Material: 4mm
Weft Material: Natural wool 1Z1S
Warp Material: Grey cotton
