Afghan Rugs: Yacub Khani Rug

Yacub Khani Rug

Size: 3 foot 6 inch by 6 foot 6 inch.

This is a very pretty new Yacub Khani Rug in a traditional pattern. The Yacub Khani are Timuri who returned to Afghanistan in the time of Yacub Khan. this rug is a new handmade pile rug from Afghanistan.  It is handmade and in new condition.

The physical characteristics of Yacub Khani wool are interesting. The wool has a more bristly feel than most of the wool used in Northwest Afghanistan. It is more like Mushwanni wool.

Size: 3 foot 6 inch by 6 foot 6 inch.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the left. 7 knots per horizontal inch and 8 knots per vertical inch. 56 per square inch (868 per square decimeter).

Colors:  Raspberry, royal blue, burgundy, tan.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply tan wool.

Weft: 2 shot gray wool.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

Ends: 1 inch plain weave and half-hitch knots with 1 inch warp fringe.

Selvages: 2 cord double looped black goat.

Handle: Soft, light-medium, durable.

Further Notes: Excellent condition.