Hand woven carpet from Afhanistan for sale

Town Afghan War Rug

Exhibited at:
ID# 41Date: Pre 1996-:-Size 32 x 60 inches
(81 X152 cm)
Knots/Inch:
10 h X 11
Origin: AfghanistanStyle: -Landscape Pictorial War Rugs,
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Tribe: Baluchi
Unusual pictorial rug. Recollects the Soviet invasion of Herat. Parachuting Star of David is odd.
Similar to a rug depicted on J. Barry O'Connel Jr's website in the 1990's. No link is available :(
Wool: Strong, consistent. Very good quality Sheen: Medium Handle: Strong, pliable but firm Selvedge: 4 cord checked wool overcast.
Fringe: Multiple red and blue plain weave bands, black and white weft substitution 'sawtooth' pattern. Pile: 3mmWarp: Grey WoolWeft: Natural light and dark wool
Warp Depression:Fully Depressed
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

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