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Afghan War Rugs sold by Warrug.com

Since 1999 these rugs are some sold by warrug.com

Najibullah versus the Taliban

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ID# 1513 Date: Late 1990's. -:- Size 40 x 56 inches (101 X142 cm) Knots/Inch: 7 h X 8 Origin: Pakistan Style: -Najibullah War Rugs Civil War, Other examples of this style Tribe: Turkman

This is a Najibullah rug of a different quality from most that I have seen. It is not as finely woven and it does not use the 'Beljik' wool associated with Najibullah rugs.

Wool: Good Sheen: Okay Handle: Very sturdy and strong. Tough. Selvedge: Black wool overcast. Fringe: Short cotton kilim band with overhand knots and short fringe. Pile: 7mm wool. Thick guage. Warp: Buff cotton Weft: Unusual. Black and pink wool. Warp Depression:50 degree warp depression.