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 3 Vase with Animal Border Afghan War Rug
Late 1980s early 1990s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.75
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 6.00
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Warp Depression: Almost fully depressed
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Vase of Flowers War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Zakini
General Description: Also rug 56. I rate this rug as older because of the very nice abrash in the indigo field, the polished knots on the back and minimal tip fading. The pattern is a classic Herati Beluch pattern, and some of the finest non-war Baluch rugs I have seen feature this design. Border and guard stripes show good attention to detail. Animals along bottom inculcate the tradition of hunting rugs, which war rugs are a kin. The drawings of the lions and deer at the bottom are well drawn.
Description of wool: Excellent. Soft and lustrous. Thick and
Sheen of Wool: Superb, velvety, glistens when bent.
Handle: Soft, supple, strong, dense.
Selvedge: Goat hair overcast.
Fringe: The fringe on top is discolored with multiple colors. It looks like there was a kilim end which was removed leaving a chromatic impression on the warp threads.
Pile Material: 3mm
Weft Material: Grey cotton
Warp Material: Natural Wool