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Khani Baluch type
rug. Northwest Afghanistan 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.
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