Afghan Rug, 111 X 156 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool On Wool, Mid-20th Century, Afghanistan

Made of red and black wool, supporting an ivory point,
this rug is decorated with 24 guls placed on a beautiful dark red field.

Guls are medallions found on Central Asian rugs.
# Beautiful, high-quality wool in a deep red.
# Note the quality of the intricate border design with stylized oak leaves.
Afghan handicrafts are always of very high quality.
In other regions, nomadic rugs are often loosely knotted and have long pile.
Unlike Afghan or Turkmen rugs, which are dense and tightly woven thanks to the Persian knot and velvet features, and made of soft, lustrous goat or sheep hair.
The use of goat hair is very common for both the warp and weft.
These rugs have a masculine aura and have been appreciated since the 19th century for decorating business offices.
These rugs Majestic rugs are certainly among the finest in Central Asia and are the work of Afghan tribes.
The same spirit of knotting and pattern is found in the neighboring rugs of Turkmenistan belonging to the Tekke tribe, generally called "Bukhara-Tekke," though this is a misnomer.
Older production consisted of smaller rugs due to the distance between Central Asia and foreign markets.
This rug is in good condition: impeccable pile, fringes and edges showing signs of wear.
Finish: fringes with one end knotted in the kilim style followed by fringes.

Dimensions: Width: 111 cm (43") x Length: 156 cm (61").
This rug has been professionally cleaned.
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