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Afghanistan rugs: about

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Afghanistan rugs are usually large, the average size being about eight by eleven feet. They are made by Turkomans inhabiting that part of Afghanistan known as Afghan-Turkestan and, therefore, the rugs are sold under the name of Afghan-Turkomans. They are hand­some and durable but coarser in texture than those made by other subdivisions of the great Turkoman tribe. The predominant color is red, and the rugs are excellent for a small library or den because of their rich and glowing tones.

The accompanying color plate explains, in part, the Afghanistan rug. As a rule there are three octagons placed across the width and six or seven lengthwise, depending upon the size of the rug. In many rugs the star design may be noticed within the octagon, and in the field an eight-pointed star. The main border in the older rugs is made up of clearly defined diamonds containing crosses placed between narrower borders that hold a running vine.

The outside, or guard border, is easily recognized by the saw-tooth design.