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Vintage Afghan Ghazni Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Vintage Afghan Ghazni Hand Knotted Runner Rug
For your consideration is this beautifully done vintage Afghan Ghazni hand knotted runner rug from the 1970-1980's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted natural wool construction that shows a hand knotted and hand made design with natural dyes and is extremely decorated. The decoration includes floral design with a single band border and short fringe hanging off both ends of the runner. The center shows floral designs with tan, beige, brown and cream colors throughout. Ghazni, historically known as Ghaznain or Ghazna also transliterated as Ghuznee, and anciently known as Alexandria in Opiana is a city in southeastern Afghanistan. This city is traditionally known as a central hub for trade and for its agriculture. The rug shows good condition overall with little to no wear present and no signs of obvious damage is noted. The rug measures 125 7/8" L x 35 1/2" W and weighs 22 pounds and 2 ounces.