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Older Kaudani Baluch Prayer Rug

Size: 2 foot 11 inch by 4 foot 5 inch.

This is an older Kaudani Baluch Prayer rug. The color is very good and the old ivory field is very attractive. A rug like this must be seen in natural light to really appreciate it. This rug is nicely  made and it is the sort of rug that can give years of good attractive use.

Color is difficult over the internet, please review the Direct Scan below for the best representation of color in this rug.

Kaudani Baluch Prayer Rug, Northwest Afghanistan. Mid 20th century.

Size: 2 foot 11 inch by 4 foot 5 inch.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the left. 11 knots per horizontal inch and 10 knots per vertical inch.  110 per square inch (1705 per square decimeter).

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 1 ply white cotton.

Weft: 2 shots white cotton.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

Ends: Reduced overhand knots with .5 inch warp fringe.

Selvages: 3 cord reinforced black goat.

Handle: Soft, light-medium, durable, pliable.

Further Notes: Good condition, older, bottom reduced on end.

V999000637s.jpg (33027 bytes) Who are the Kaudani?

The Kaudani are a group of people on the Persian Border in Afghanistan who weave rugs. A far as exactly who they are I have never found a definitive source. Usually considered Baluch I also see them referred to as Timuri sub tribe.

This is a nicely drawn attractive rug that should give you years of good service. These rugs hold up well.  There is no way a digital scan or picture can show you what wonderful wool is in this rug.

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