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Two Figure Banana Rug
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.51
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 6.33
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 10
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 12
Warp Depression: 45 degree
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Banana Medallion War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: This is a special rug from the 1980s. My favorite pattern is coupled with old-style Baluchi figures in patterned clothes is fantastic. The rug shows even wear, but interestingly, colors have worn differently. For example, above the top figure's head are two helicopters and the filled blue is the lowest pile and the red (while tip faded) is remarkably longer pile. As I look at it now, it occurs to me that what I have called the ""Bananas"" when interspersed with triangles, look very similar to the mosque border designs in Mushwani rugs.
Description of wool: Excellent, soft and very fine, but also very short
Sheen of Wool: Beautiful depth of color combined with luscious sheen
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Brown goat hair, not shiny like usual, braided overcast
Fringe: The ends are reduced. The bottom shows a touch of blue plain weave, but then Persian closure and short fringe.
Pile Material: 2mm
Weft Material: Beautifully translucent grayish wool. 2Z1S
Warp Material: Grey cotton