Looped fringe. Best quality warps. Notice how warp and weft match in kilim. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Medium quality warp threads More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Back view: Red plain weave with red and black weft substitution, over hand knots, good fringe More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Plain weave with weft substitution, overhand knots More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Braided closure More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Overhand knots, untied, makes wave. Unusual closure of orange and blue. Very high quality, finely spun warps. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Unusual weft brocade, Pakistan gray wool warp More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Short, red weft faced plain weaver, Persian closure, grey wool wefts. Afghan Kazak, Afghan production. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Fair quality warp, kilim and selvedge More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Fair quality warp and closure More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
This is a very good quality warp, strong and rugged. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Beautiful warp material. Also note the two nail holes where this rug was blocked, or stretched after washing. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Super strong braided closure. Short plain weave kilim, and beautiful long fringe. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Excellent example of a braided closure. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Beautiful long fiber fringe. Note unusual knot on selvedge fringe. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
This fringe is what we call, ""Type 1"" wool. It is the most common warp threads used in Baluchi war rugs. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
""Angel Hair"" fringe, excellent luster and transparency. Note how best wool accompanies excellent finishing work. This fringe hits the trifecta. Weft substitution with weft brocade bands, unusual braided closure, goathair selvedge runs through kilim end. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Back of (225_2562.JPG). Note the excellent pile knotting with excellent finish. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Fair quality warp More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Reduced Kilim. Mushwani Aman Ullah Khan More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Elaborate Taimini More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Note low pile on elevated rows, as well as curve of selvedge. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Back of (225_2567.JPG) More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
One of the best. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Very unusual dark brown wool warp. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Basic weft substitution with ""Type 1"" wool More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Back of (225_2587.JPG) More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Recent Taimani. Sumac arrow pattern is type of sumac from which we see whole rugs woven. Compare to older 225_2567.JPG More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Note back of sumac ""arrow"" pattern area. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Archetypal finish for red war rug. White cotton plain weave, overhand knots, almost no fringe, red wool overcast selvedge. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Back of (225_2595.JPG) Archetypal red rug finish. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Unique closure. Very good warp. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Unusual sumac skirt with looped fringe. The loop in this fringe is where the warps on end of loom turned around back into rug. Best quality warp wool, buttery, very strong. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
""Wave Pattern"" weft substitution. Bright colors are supplemental tufts formed by loose loops of supplemental wefts. Braided closure is basic Afghan Baluchi example. Good warps. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Excellent and unique example More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Eroded unbraided weft brocade. Close relative of ""Type 1"" warps. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Weft faced plain weave, mostly. Overhand knots, Good quality fringe. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Short plain weave kilim, overhand knots, long fringe. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Back view, note two bands each of orange and blue, and blue and gold weft brocade with weft substitution between. Fair quality repair. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Repair More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Front view of (23.jpg). Excellent quality example. Note: two bands each of orange and blue as well as blue and gold braided weft brocade. Also beautiful weft substitution design, overhand knots, repair. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Back view, bottom end of (23.jpg, 25.jpg). More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Elaborate Taimini fringe, back view. From top: good but worn fringe, re-closed with Persian closure, knotted pile, red and blue weft brocade, multi colored ""arrow"" design weft faced plain weave, weft brocade, knotted pile, weft substitution. Very Nice! More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Reduced kilim. This photo is a good example of what fringe looks like when it made from warps that were part of a kilim skirt but wefts have been removed. Note red line, where a band of red weft would have been. We call this reduced kilim. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Very clear plain weave More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Front view (27.jpg). From bottom: Reduced kilim fringe closed by Persian closure, short plain weave kilim, knotted pile, braided weft brocade, ""arrow"" design weft faced plain weave, braided weft brocade, knotted pile, weft substitution. Interesting More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Front view (27.jpg). From bottom: Reduced kilim fringe closed by Persian closure, short plain weave kilim, knotted pile, braided weft proceed, ""arrow"" design weft faced plain weave, braided weft brocade, knotted pile, weft substitution. Interesting More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Back view. Reduced kilim. Fair quality warps More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Very good quality warps. Rugged More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Corner roll. Wefts are pulled too tight. Wear accelerates damage. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Super quality warps. Plain weave, overhand knots. Al Kwaja More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Super quality warps, beautiful fringe More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Super-duper quality warps. Note one black warp. Al Kwaja More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Beautiful use of selvedge overcast as closure. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
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Rarely beautiful fringe. More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Weft faced plain weave, overhand knots, good quality machine spun warp More info about Rug # 0 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Turkman decorated kilim, two strands weft brocade, overhand knots, good quality warp fringe, More info about Rug # 58 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Type 1 wool. The blue vertical line, perpendicular to fringe, is a backside view of weft substitution. More info about Rug # 63 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Looped fringe. Note there are no open threads at end, each is twisted back onto itself forming the next column. More info about Rug # 95 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Note cotton kilim in this Baghlani Turkmen rug. More info about Rug # 134 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Slightly damaged excellent quality fringe. Note damaged orange supplemental fringe. More info about Rug # 147 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Notable for quality, weft substitution, and supplemental fringe. More info about Rug # 147 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Good condition supplemental or decorative fringe. More info about Rug # 147 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Beautiful wool fringe, atypically, on a blue red rug. More info about Rug # 199 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Looped warps. These are formed when warps are looped at top of loom then returned to form the next warp. The dowell holding warps is slid out leaving warps looped as shown here. More info about Rug # 260 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Wool warps in Ghazni Red War Rug More info about Rug # 266 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Reduced fringe. This is done when there is some damage, and all rows of pile are pulled out as far as damage progresses in rug. Bad idea, but once its done there is nothing to do. More info about Rug # 272 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Type 1 warp threads. Common in the mid 1990s More info about Rug # 317 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Good quality warps in Ghazni wool red rug. This is a gorgeous carpet More info about Rug # 322 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Well done fringe with weft substitution, back view. More info about Rug # 353 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Beautiful fringe front view. Note band of knotted pile in midst of kilim end. More info about Rug # 353 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Looped fringe, open on other end of rug More info about Rug # 354 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Open fringe, other end of this rug has looped fringe More info about Rug # 354 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Top More info about Rug # 405 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Bottom fringe More info about Rug # 405 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
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Good quality warps More info about Rug # 461 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Note slight bleeding in natural colored kilim end. More info about Rug # 462 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Modern version of Baluchi kilim skirts of old. This skirt is shorter, but the design is similar to old rugs. More info about Rug # 465 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Modern version of Baluchi kilim skirts of old. This skirt is shorter, but the design is similar to old rugs. More info about Rug # 465 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |