ID# 1651

Date: 1980s

Size: 112 x 74 inches
(285 x 188 cm)

Origin: Afghanistan

Style: Anomaly War Rugs

Tribe: Taimani

Condition: This rug has many beautiful qualities. The border is fantastic. There is a very unusual line of helicopters with pots of flower's on each side. The medallion is totally unique and has hints of Bessarabian kilim. The animals are amazing, but it is the three female figures at the bottom that are really special.

The rug is well knotted from excellent smooth wool. The dedication to the border drawing is a testament to the good materials and craft.

This rugs drawback is that

Wool: Soft, short

Sheen: Shiny

Handle: Floppy

Selvedge: Brown overcast wool

Fringe: Naturally colored plain weave with brown weft brocade

Pile: 3mm

Warp: Fine wool

Weft: Light brown cotton

Warp Depression: Not depressed