Horsemen with Swords Al Kouwaja Rug
| ID# 1417 | Date: 1970s - 1980s | -:- | Size 46 x 72 inches
(117 X183 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 12 h X 14 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Ali Kwaja, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Turkman |
| This is an excellent rug, while not technically a war rug, it informs intimately war rugs of the Ali Kouwaja type. The figures on this rug are noteworthy, the Wizard of Oz-sequel winged figures, as well as the little Picachu type figures. The figuration in the field: horsemen, lions tackling deer, falcons, and other birds are beautifully arranged |
| Wool: Excellent | Sheen: Excellent | Handle: Strong while thin | Selvedge: One cord black overcast |
| Fringe: Plain weave kilim, overhand knots, short curly fine fringe | Pile: 3mm | Warp: Excellent fine wool | Weft: Dark grey |
| Warp Depression:Corduroy texture about 45 degrees | |||
