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Afghan War Rugs sold by Warrug.com

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(exhibited at Miami University Art Museum)Old Car Style Herat Rug

Exhibited at: Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College - 2002-10-04

ID# 1014 Date: 1980s -:- Size 47 x 80 inches (119 X203 cm) Knots/Inch: 9 h X 12 Origin: Afghanistan Style: -Car Style War Rugs, Other examples of this style Tribe: Baluchi

Classic fine, lustrous and translucent wool found in good car style war rugs. The border is a traditional Baluchi one from around Herat. The wool is gorgeously oxidized

Wool: Excellent Sheen: The oxidation process makes this particular wool, translucent and sparkly. It shows how fine tribal Afghan wool can be. Handle: Floppy Selvedge: Somewhat worn braided goat hair, with grey wefts protruding here and there. Fringe: The ends look reduced, and are closed with Persian closure. Pile: 4mm Warp: Unusual brown warps, 2Z1S Weft: Ubiquitous grey cotton Warp Depression:45 degree corduroy