Afghan War Rugs sold by Warrug.com

ID# 2024

Date: Mid 1990's

Size: 44 x 78 inches
(112 x 198 cm)

Origin: Afghanistan

Style: Unexploded Ordnance

Tribe: Baluchi

Condition: This rug, and one other we have in the collection, are part of an unexploded ordinance awareness campaign. The text says, ""do not touch or play with, these are very dangerous"" The text is in both Farsi and Pashto. Excellent piece

Wool: Good

Sheen: Very good

Handle: Floppy

Selvedge: 2 cords of black goal hair

Fringe: 1 inches of Kilim, hands knots, 1 inches fringe

Pile: 5 millimeters

Warp: Excellent natural color wool.

Weft: 2 cords black

Warp Depression: 30 degrees to minimal