Cerulean Blue Map Soviet Exodus Yellow Map War Rug
| ID# 426 | Date: 2002 | Price:$ 135 | Size 25 x 32 inches
(63 X81 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 11 h X 14 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Soviet Exodus, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Turkman |
| This new war rug, woven in 2002, is in excellent condition with some minor bleeding that is typical in all tribal war rugs. It is quite rare that this shade of blue is ever used in this type of rug commemorating the 1989 Soviet exodus. This blue provides a striking background to the imagery of tanks, planes, helicopters, and explosions. The two different grenades right next to each other is a very nice touch and it, unfortunately, speaks of a life where it is not uncommon that a woman can accurately draw different types of hand grenades. |
| Wool: This wool is good, soft | Sheen: The sheen on this rug is excellent, very lustrous and soft. | Handle: Firm | Selvedge: 1 cord black |
| Fringe: Minimal kilim, overhand knots | Pile: 6 to 9 mm (bottom right corner) | Warp: white cotton | Weft: Double black wool. |
| Warp Depression:Full warp depression | |||
