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For sale: Hand woven carpet from Afghanistan

Paghman Lake War Memorial Rug

ID# 2053
Date: 1990s
Size: 37 x 53 inches
(94 x 135 cm)
Origin: Afghanistan
Style: Paghman Lake Monuments
Tribe: Taimani
Condition: This rug memorializes the Pagham Lake monument built by Amanullah Kahn. This is an incredibly rich rug with deep reds and vibrant blues. The arch monument stands tall in the center of the rug against a field of large red flowers and a blue sky. The border consists of small flowers with arranged squares (almost looks like tetris pieces?).
Wool: Very soft and fine
Sheen: Super shiny and lusterous
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Brown wool overcast
Fringe: Naturally colored wool plain weave with braided closure
Pile: 6mm
Warp: Naturally colored 2S wool
Weft: Grey cotton
Warp Depression:
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
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
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet