For sale: Hand woven carpet from Afghanistan

Herati Medallion Afghan War Rug

ID# 4
Date: 10 years
Size: 51 x 96 inches
(130 x 244 cm)
Origin: Afghanistan
Style: Small Floral Medallion War Rugs
Tribe: Baluchi
Condition: Traditional Herati design with war elements. Unusual touch is the winged lions, which are traditionally seen in old hunting and warrior rugs. Jet fighters are nicely drawn and unusual style. 2 repairs. One 4x2 inches. We did not notice either from front.
Wool: Medium soft.
Sheen: Excellent soft sheen. Slightly shiny.
Handle: Strong handle. Pliable.
Selvedge: Braided goat overcast.
Fringe: 3 inch kilim with blue design and braided gold and burgundy weft brocade.
Pile: Wool
Warp: Grey cotton.
Weft: Natural light wool.
Warp Depression: No warp Depression
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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