Hand woven political portrait rug

Double Minaret War Rug

ID# 1463Date: 2002Price: 2750Size: 2‘10” X 5‘1”
(87 X155 cm)
Knots/Inch:
9 h X 9
Origin: AfghanistanStyle:Landscape Pictorial War RugsTribe: Baluchi
Excellent condition. Very short pile. Slightly dusty and one broken warp on right hand edge of large minaret below uppermost green window.
Wool: Wool is consistent, smooth, fine threads. Sheen: Very good, smooth luster over whole carpet. Handle: Floppy but strong and springy Selvedge: Braided two cord overcast, probably wool, but maybe goat hair.
Fringe: Kilim ends removed, leaving kinky fringe. Pile: 4mmWarp: Thin gauge and tightly spun natural woolWeft: Grey cotton
Warp Depression:Flat with almost no warp depression. Right hand node tilted slightly up, about 1mm
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug
Hand woven political portrait rug