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Amanullah Khan War Rug with Orange Jacket |
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A red, brown, and light orange rug with unique turqouise accents depicting the Afghan king Amanullah Khan who ruled from 1919 - 1929. He poses in orange military garb flanked by potted flowers, text, and other symbols.
He is bordered by a chain of turquoise and red flowers on a light orange background, which is then bordered by blue and brown patterns with a thick red background.
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Wool: Thick. The brown field color is more lustrous than the red border. | Sheen: Slightly shiny | Handle: Thick and floppy | Selvedge: Braided black goat hair, moderate mistakes throughout. | Fringe: Reduced kilim, no fringe. Persian closure. with white thread. | Pile: 6mm | Warp: Naturally colored 2S wool | Weft: Dark grey cotton thread. | Warp Depression:Corduroy warp depression |
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