Herati Medallion Afghan War Rug
| ID# 4 | Date: 10 years | -:- | Size 51 x 96 inches
(130 X244 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 9 h X 9 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Small Floral Medallion War Rugs, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Baluchi |
| Traditional Herati design with war elements. Unusual touch is the winged lions, which are traditionally seen in old hunting and warrior rugs. Jet fighters are nicely drawn and unusual style. 2 repairs. One 4x2 inches. We did not notice either from front. |
| Wool: Medium soft. | Sheen: Excellent soft sheen. Slightly shiny. | Handle: Strong handle. Pliable. | Selvedge: Braided goat overcast. |
| Fringe: 3 inch kilim with blue design and braided gold and burgundy weft brocade. | Pile: Wool | Warp: Grey cotton. | Weft: Natural light wool. |
| Warp Depression:No warp Depression | |||
