ID# 41

Date: Pre 1996

Size: 32 x 60 inches
(81 x 152 cm)

Origin: Afghanistan

Style: Landscape Pictorial War Rugs

Tribe: Baluchi

Condition: Unusual pictorial rug. Recollects the Soviet invasion of Herat. Parachuting Star of David is odd.
Similar to a rug depicted on J. Barry O'Connel Jr's website in the 1990's. No link is available :(

Wool: Strong, consistent. Very good quality

Sheen: Medium

Handle: Strong, pliable but firm

Selvedge: 4 cord checked wool overcast.

Fringe: Multiple red and blue plain weave bands, black and white weft substitution 'sawtooth' pattern.

Pile: 3mm

Warp: Grey Wool

Weft: Natural light and dark wool

Warp Depression: Fully Depressed