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Green King Afghan War Rug
Exhibited at:
ID# 2
Date: contemporary
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Size 36 x 60 inches
(91 X152 cm)
Knots/Inch:
10 h X 11
Origin: Pakistan
Style:
-Amman Ullah Khan War Rugs,
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Tribe: Baluchi
Perfect. Full pile. Densely knotted. Excellent Drawing of King. Strong gesture. Face looks like King Zahir Shah. Date is 1995.
Wool: Fine hairs. Strong. Soft.
Sheen:
Nice luster. Not very bright, though.
Handle:
Pliable and resilient.
Selvedge
: Double cord, burgundy wool overcast.
Fringe
: Half inch wool kilim, overhand knot and 2 inch fringe.
Pile: Wool.
Warp: Grey cotton.
Weft:
Natural wool.
Warp Depression:75 degree