Abrash War Afghan War Rug
Gund Gallery at Kenyon College - 2017-05-26
Denison Museum, - 2008-02-15
| ID# 39 | Date: 1980's bought in 1996 | -:- | Size 40 x 66 inches
(101 X168 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 8 h X 8 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Bomber / Helicopter / Tank War Rugs, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Baluchi |
| The beautiful abrash is what makes this rug special. Not an unusual design but coloration is very special. The colors in the motifs remain consistent, however the abrash in the field contrasts with each differently, giving this carpet great depth. |
| Wool: Very soft and strong. | Sheen: Excellent | Handle: Floppy | Selvedge: Goat hair. |
| Fringe: Hemp kilim | Pile: 7mm | Warp: grey wool | Weft: natural wool, hemp like |
| Warp Depression:No Depression | |||
