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Baluch War RugSize: 4 foot 9 inch by 5 foot 11 inch. This is a traditional pattern in some of the war rugs the idea of being encircled by Russian tanks. These seem to be more common in the earlier rugs of the war period. This rug is from Northwestern Afghanistan. It is hand-woven and is in excellent condition. It dates to the time of the Afghan war. |
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War Rug Size: 4 foot 9 inch by 5 foot 11 inch. 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: Umber, royal blue, raspberry, plum, tangerine, dark brown, cadet blue, lavender, aquamarine, blue green. Yarn Spin: Z. Warp: 2 ply tan wool. Weft: 2 shots black wool. Pile: 2 wool singles. Ends: 1 inch plain weave and overhand knots, heavy crossed wefts with 1 inch warp fringe. Selvages: 2 cord interlaced brown goat. Handle: Light, durable, pliable. Further Notes: Very good condition, some wear on fringe, one stain on plain weave of top end about the size of 1 inch by 1 inch. |
For Further Reading:
Afghan War Rug Question - RugNotes
Afghan War Rugs: If it Walks Like a Duck... by J. Barry O'Connell, Jr. (Oriental Rug Review, March, 1997)
For a discussion of Afghan Baluch and Baluch type see:
Parsons, R. D. Oriental Rugs Volume 3 The Carpets of Afghanistan. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club, 1983, 3rd ed. 1994.
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
