War Rug Name: Ahmad Shah Ma'sud Praying Rug
War Rug Age: 2005
War Rug Width (decimal feet: 1 in.=.08 ft.): 2.92
War Rug Length (decimal feet: 1 in.=.08 ft.): 4.66
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 10
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 9
Price (US$): 1500
Warp Depression: No depression
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Political Portraits
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: Northern Alliance leader Ahmad Shah Ma'sud is depicted praying in the center of this rug on a dark field. The blue in his clothing is marled with white, while the orangey red in his face is made with alternating checkered knots.
Small medallions float to the right of his head. A pattern of red and blue planes creates a textural line at the top and bottom of the composition.
Description of wool: Thick, clumpy, dry
Sheen of Wool: Matte
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Thick brown tightly braided wool
Fringe: Blue, red, and tan bands of plain weave wool with overhand knots
Pile Material: 7mm
Weft Material: Brown naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Black cotton thread



































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