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Afghan War Rug: Green Diamond Herati

Green Diamond Herati

ID#: 2060 | Date: 1980's |

Size: 40 x 85 in | 101 x 216 cm

Exhibition: Esso Gallery 2005-01-25

Condition is very good to excellent. Minor signs of local wear. Dominant field green tip faded from deep emerald to olive green.

Wool: Dense, compact and strong. | Sheen: Excellent all over. | Handle: Unusual. Sturdy. Corduroy texture warp depression gives rug unique body and suppleness.

Selvedge: Tightly bound two cord wool. Braiding less prominent then most Baluchi selvedges | Fringe: Two inch plain weave wool kilim, oblique interlacing closure and 3 inch fringe. Bottom fringe looped. 2"" section of fringe missing | Pile: 5-7 mm

Warp: Very fine 2S natural wool | Weft: Two shoots grey cotton | Warp Depression:

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