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For sale: Hand woven carpet from Afghanistan

Black Baghlan Afghan War Rug

ID# 11
Date: 1980s to early 1990s
Size: 30 x 72 inches
(77 x 183 cm)
Origin: Afghanistan
Style: Baghlani War Rugs
Tribe: Baluchi
Condition: 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: Fully and densely depressed
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