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4 foot 7 inch by 6 foot 10
inch.
This is the single best war rug kelim I have
ever seen.
This is a handmade Afghan Kelim. The dyes are
good and some appear to be natural. It dates to
the 1980s.
Best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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War Rug Size: 4 foot 7 inch by 6 foot 10
inch.
Structure: Sumac weave.
Color: Royal blue, ruby, burgundy, onyx,
peach, copper.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply tan wool.
Weft: Ground color.
Ends: 3 inch plain weave with twining and
overhand knots with 2 inch warp fringe warp
fringe.
Selvages: 2 cord interlaced black wool.
Handle: Light, pliable, durable.
Further Notes: Excellent condition.
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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.
Guide to Afghan War Rugs
For Further Reading:
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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