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Baluch Panoramic War Rug 20th C

Baluch Panoramic War Rug 20th C

This is a Baluch Afghan War rug. The format is more square than is typical in these and the tanks are highly styalized. However it is well drawn in a traditional panoramic format. The scene portaryed here is probably a real place and this scene commemorates something significant to the weaver. In War Rugs there is a dicotomemy between those made in Afghanistan and those made in Pakistan and to a lesser extent Iran. I believe that this one is from Afghanistan.

Baluch Panoramic War Rug 20th C Inventory #: 465

Size: 3 foot 6 inch by 3 foot 7 inch.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the left. 8 knots per horizontal inch and 12 knots per vertical inch. 96 per square inch (1488 per square decimeter).

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply tan wool.

Weft: 2 shot tan wool.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

Ends:1 inch plain weave and overhand knots with 2 inch warp fringe (top); 1 inch plain weave and overhand knots with 4 inch looped warp fringe.

Selvages: Single cord plain red wool.

Handle: Durable, light, soft, pliable.

Further Notes: Excellent Condition.

 

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