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For sale: Hand woven carpet from Afghanistan

8 tank small Afghan War Rug

ID# 13
Date: Contemporary
Size: 35 x 55 inches
(89 x 140 cm)
Origin: Afghanistan / Pakistan
Style: Ten Tank War Rugs
Tribe: Baluchi
Condition: Perfect. Like new. . A Pakistani friend told me these rugs are made by refugees from Mazar I Sharif who live in NWFP Pakistan. This style shows a more abstract approach to war imagery. The simplified tanks verge on Bokara. Unusual size. Tribal.
Wool: Medium length, nicely dyed.
Sheen: Moderate.
Handle: Floppy, soft.
Selvedge: Two warp goat hair.
Fringe: One inch dark blue kilim, off loom knot and 2 inch fringe.
Pile: Wool
Warp: Brown wool
Weft: Double wefted grey cotton.
Warp Depression: Minimal to none
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet