Very Early Afghanistan as Grenade with Pin Pulled
| ID# 917 | Date: Early 1990s | -:- | Size 32 x 47 inches
(80 X118 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 7 h X 7 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Three Panel Landscape, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Baluchi |
| This is an early example of this important design, but it has several areas of repaired damage. A very interesting view of possibly the Kabul airport and the surrounding cityscape. In the center of the rug is a curiously grenade-like shape, almost like a grenade with its pin pulled. Planes and helicopters sit around the center on a blue background, and the top and bottom thirds of the rug depict an almost mirrored view of the surrounding town. The border includes some possibly Greek-inspired blue, olive, and white designs. A few spots on this rug have been repaired-- one area in the bottom center, and another in the very center of the rug. |
| Wool: Fine, very soft | Sheen: Extremely shiny | Handle: Maximum flop | Selvedge: Alternating blue and maroon two cord wool. Okay coverage. |
| Fringe: No kilim, persian closure with grey cotton thread. | Pile: 5 mm | Warp: Naturally colored wool | Weft: Black cotton thread |
| Warp Depression:10 degrees to Full | |||
