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Large Afghan Map Rug

Exhibited at:
Esso Gallery - 2005-01-25
ID# 1435Date: -:-Size 77 x 110 inches
(196 X279 cm)
Knots/Inch:
8 h X 15
Origin: AfghanistanStyle: -Anomaly War Rugs,
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Tribe: Baluchi
Overall condition good. Small ink stain at intersection of Kabul, Kapisa, Parchvan, and Kanerz provinces. This rug could use a wash, dirt areas: border of Baheen and Oruzagan provinces, middle of Oruzagan province.
Wool: Dense, but slightly sharp and dry Sheen: Okay, limited. Very new so minimal oxidation. Handle: Strong side of floppy Selvedge: Left side: one cord blue wool overcast. Right side: two cord blue wool overcast. There is a second cord on left side, but it is obscured by pile from asymmetrical left knots that break to left and slightly cover selvedge.
Fringe: 2S Pile: 5mm - 6mm. Lots of natural undyed wool, both light and dark. Knots from back are at an angles. The left node is lower and narrower than right node.Warp: 2S Natural colored woolWeft: Dark grey cotton, double wefted
Warp Depression:minimal to none.
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet