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Rare Baghlani War Rug (Price reduced 1/27/15) |
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ID# 145 | Date: Previously I thought this rug was from the 1990's in Pakistan when I purchased it in the emid 1990s, but more research shows it is probably from Afghanistan during the late 1980s. | -:- | Size 31 x 70 inches
(79 X178 cm) | Knots/Inch: 8 h X 9 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Baghlani War Rugs, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Turkman |
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Condition of this Baghlani war rug is very good. It has full pile, and no damage or repairs. Wool is thick and dense. Wool is a little dry, so perhaps it has been harshly washed. Rug has dense feel, like felt. This rugs handle is hard and stiff, consistent with type. This rug shows lovely birds. |
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Wool: Thick and curly. | Sheen: Minimal | Handle: Stiff and springy. | Selvedge: two cord grey wool | Fringe: Short wool kilim, overhand knots, very short fringe | Pile: 3mm | Warp: Grey natural wool | Weft: two cord black cotton. | Warp Depression:Minimal |
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