Town Afghan War Rug
| ID# 41 | Date: Pre 1996 | -:- | Size 32 x 60 inches
(81 X152 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 10 h X 11 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Landscape Pictorial War Rugs, Other examples of this style | 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: 3mm | Warp: Grey Wool | Weft: Natural light and dark wool |
| Warp Depression:Fully Depressed | |||
