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Very Fine Baluchi Cloud-Medallion Rug
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.25
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.75
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 14
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 10
Warp Depression: Fully depressed
War Rug Sales Status: 2024 - KCS Keepers - Not for Sale or Donation
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Latif Chel War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: Incredibly high quality fine, dense rug. The wool quality is excellent and the drawings are intricate. Six gold medallions on the cream-colored field are surrounded by smaller medallions and detailed motifs of helicopters. The detailed 'main border' is made up of 12 thinner geometric sections.
Description of wool: Very fine, soft
Sheen of Wool: Velvety
Handle: Stiff but flexible
Selvedge: 3 cord flat black wool
Fringe: White chevrons on a dark blue background, weft substitution. Red plain weave stripes on either side. Bases of fringe plain weaved then knotted together.
Pile Material: 3mm
Weft Material: Very fine naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Light grey cotton thread
