Yellow Medallion Baluch War Rug

Yellow Medallion Baluch War Rug

Size: 3 foot 7 inch by 7 foot.

This is a very unusual Baluch War Rug. I have never seen a war rug with anything similar to the row of yellow medallions. Interesting interspersing of machineguns, cars, and jets.

This rug is from Northwestern Afghanistan. It is hand-woven and it is in very collectable. It dates to the time of the Afghan war.

Size: 3 foot 7 inch by 7 foot.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the left. 8 knots per horizontal inch and 9 knots per vertical inch. 72 per square inch (1116 per square decimeter)

Color: Navy blue, goldenrod, tan, ivory, cadet blue, royal blue, salmon.

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply tan wool.

Weft: 2 shot gray cotton.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

Ends: 1 inch plain weave and half-hitch knots with 1 inch warp fringe (top);  1 inch plain weave and overhand knots with 1 inch warp fringe (bottom).

Selvages: 2 cord double-looped black goat.

Handle: Medium-light, pliable, durable

Further Notes: Very good condition, minor dye instability along ends.