Small Flower War Rug
Exhibited at:
ID# 492
Date: 1996
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Size 44 x 78 inches
(112 X198 cm)
Knots/Inch:
7 h X 8
Origin: Afghanistan
Tribe: Zakini
new
Wool: Wool slightly sharp. This is older rug of medium quality. Knotting irregular and rug handle is slightly stiff
Sheen:
Okay
Handle:
floppy with slightly stiff handle
Selvedge
: Tightly wound braided goat hair, shiny.
Fringe
: minimal kilim on top, no kilim on button, on top double cord blue and red sumac closure, over hand knots, minimal fringe on both side
Pile: 6mm
Warp: Mixed brown and light wool
Weft:
Double grey cotton.
Warp Depression:30 degrees to full
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