Pictorial with Grey River War Rug
| ID# 70 | Date: Contemporary | -:- | Size 33 x 54 inches
(84 X137 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 7 h X 11 | Origin: Afghanistan / Pakistan | Style: -Kabul Landscapes, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Hazara |
| The strong and beautiful dark colors in this rug set a somber tone for the occupied town depicted. The field is a deep navy blue and the border is primarily black. These two hues, while similar values (light and dark) offset each other nicely chromatically. This is a subtle and tasteful rug with subtle motifs. I have seen rugs with this sort of river motif which come from Qala-e Nau, north of Herati, in western Afghanistan. |
| Wool: Very nice. Velvety. Absorbs light so color stand out. | Sheen: Nice. Not glossy. Matte but fatty. Not dry. | Handle: Flexible and strong | Selvedge: Braided brown wool overcast. |
| Fringe: 3 inch red and brown kilim end which matches overall palette. | Pile: Wool | Warp: Black cotton | Weft: Natural wool. |
| Warp Depression:45 degree, pronounced corduroy affect. | |||
