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Green Amman Ullah Khan Rug

Exhibited at:
Miami University Art Museum - 2007-09-07
21 Items - 0000-00-00
Gund Gallery at Kenyon College - 2017-05-26
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, President's Gallery - 2010-08-17
Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College - 2002-10-04
ID# 1421Date: 1995 - dated-:-Size 36 x 58 inches
(91 X148 cm)
Knots/Inch:
9 h X 11
Origin: AfghanistanStyle: -Amman Ullah Khan War Rugs,
Other examples of this style
Tribe: Mushwani
Green field symbolizes and honors AUK. This is one of the 2 or 3 best examples of AUK war rugs.
Amman Ullah Khan is shown in red military garb posing with his feet crossed and his right shoulder jutting out as is typical in these rugs. In the background sit 5 helicopters, two tanks, and a variety of flowers and small figures. Mountains grow behind his head against a red sky with black text.
The borders consist of three separate stripes of elaborate geometric and flowery designs.
Wool: Very good Sheen: Shiny, lustrous Handle: Floppy Selvedge: Burgundy wool, braided like Baluchi goat hair.
Fringe: Short natural wool plain weave kilim, overhand knots, 2 inch fringe Pile: 4mmWarp: Natural wool 1Z1SWeft: Grey cotton
Warp Depression:45-60 degrees mostly
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