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Blue Flowers Tower at Jam Afghan War Rug
1990's
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.58
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 7
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 9
Warp Depression: Minimal to twenty degree warp depression.
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Tower Landscape
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: This rich rug depicts the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan. The structure sits in front of tall mountains made up of stipled reds, greens, and browns and sits on a green field. To the right of the structure sits a smaller brown structure with a view inside. Six brightly colored squares sit inside.
The colorful red, blue, and amber tufts along the fringe add a really unique accent to the rug.
Very good. Nice, unusual border.
Description of wool: Excellent
Sheen of Wool: Very shiny and lustrous
Handle: Very floppy
Selvedge: Brown and red alternating overcast wool, thin with good coverage
Fringe: Naturally colored plain weave with tufts of green, red, and amber wool.
Pile Material: 5mm
Weft Material: Naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Brown cotton thread