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IN Pictorial War Rugs book(exhibited at Miami University Art Museum)Vertical Herati Pictorial, Large Afghan War Rug (listed as 1402 in Miami U show)
Supposedly 1990, probably before
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 4.08
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 7.00
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 6
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Warp Depression: No warp depression
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Three Panel Landscape
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: As opposed to the easy flow between grounds in Plate 2, this rug breaks foreground, middleground, and background into distinct separated panels. Marled threads run through the mountains and road. The vehicle border is typical of early rugs. First example of unusually drawn candy cane striped helicopters and airplanes.
Description of wool: Soft but pile cut very short.
Sheen of Wool: Fatty
Handle: Overly soft. Weak.
Selvedge: Checked flat 4 cord overcast.
Fringe: Kilim with weft brocade
Pile Material: 4mm
Weft Material: 2S naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Double black cotton thread
