Afghan War Rug: Black Baghlan Afghan War Rug

Black Baghlan Afghan War Rug

ID#: 11 | Date: 1980s to early 1990s |

Size: 30 x 72 in | 77 x 183 cm

Ethnic: Bahktiari

Very good. Rug was received very dirty. It was washed with Woolite and water on the sidewalk and came out nicely. Red dye came out slightly in soap and water but did not affect other colors. Black field has tip faded to brownish color.

Wool: Dense, strong. | Sheen: Medium luster. | Handle: Firm but pliable. Not stiff.

Selvedge: Navy wool or perhaps cotton | Fringe: Cotton warp, 1 inch kilim end. Knotted with 3 inch cotton fringe which looks dirty or stained from black dye. | Pile: Wool.

Warp: Grey cotton. | Weft: Black cotton. | Warp Depression:

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