ID# 1063

Date: 1980s

Size: 47 x 75 inches
(118 x 190 cm)

Origin: Afghanistan

Style: Baghlani War Rugs

Tribe: Turkman

Condition: Baghlani rugs, Turkmen rugs from north eastern Afghanistan originated in the late 1980's and were woven through the mid 1990's. Generally, Baghlani rugs are long and narrow, so this rugs squarish proportions are unusual.

The colors in this rug are very rich and uniform. Rows of maroon, orange, and tan jets and tanks run down the rug, filled in with smaller motifs such as rifles and flowers. The border is made up of multiple geometric guard stripes. This color scheme, and the Rows of Weapons design are emblematic of the Baghlani type.

Wool: Soft

Sheen: Good

Handle: Floppy

Selvedge: 1 cord blue

Fringe: Minimum killim, hand knots, 2 inches fringe

Pile: 4mm to 5mm

Warp: Light brown cotton

Weft: 2 cords blue

Warp Depression: 45 degree warp depression