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4 Ducks and 2 Palaces Tower at Jam War Rug
1997
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.84
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.33
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 8
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Warp Depression: 30 degrees
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Tower Landscape
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Taimani
General Description: This rug features a very detailed depiction of the Jam Minaret compared to others featuring the same scene. Ducks swim in the river behind the structure at the bottom of the field. Small residential areas and trees make up the center, while helicopters fly above and birds perch atop slender towers. The top of the rug features some text. Bright green and blue accents pop from the background.
Medallions run through the main border with guard strips consisting of multicolored 'x's.
Description of wool: Soft
Sheen of Wool: Good
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Tightly woven black goat hair
Fringe: 1"" kilim, tone brown and gray, 1 double cord of brown and orange, no knots
Pile Material: 5mm
Weft Material: Alternating naturally colored, brown, and white wool.
Warp Material: Double grey cotton