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Hand woven carpet from Afhanistan for sale

(exhibited at Miami University Art Museum)Old Car Style Herat Rug

Exhibited at:
Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College - 2002-10-04
ID# 1014Date: 1980s-:-Size 47 x 80 inches
(119 X203 cm)
Knots/Inch:
9 h X 12
Origin: AfghanistanStyle: -Car Style War Rugs,
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Tribe: Baluchi
Classic fine, lustrous and translucent wool found in good car style war rugs. The border is a traditional Baluchi one from around Herat. The wool is gorgeously oxidized
Wool: Excellent Sheen: The oxidation process makes this particular wool, translucent and sparkly. It shows how fine tribal Afghan wool can be. Handle: Floppy Selvedge: Somewhat worn braided goat hair, with grey wefts protruding here and there.
Fringe: The ends look reduced, and are closed with Persian closure. Pile: 4mmWarp: Unusual brown warps, 2Z1SWeft: Ubiquitous grey cotton
Warp Depression:45 degree corduroy
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet