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Red Washed Sofreh (On Loan)
First half 1980's. Very similar to Luca Brancati rug from 2018 exhibtion
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 4.08
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.08
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 11
Warp Depression: Slight
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Anomaly War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Taimani
General Description: Sumac border This unique square red rug features a composition composed of two large red rifles on either side of a long medallion. Poppies grow above and below the medallion with trucks and helicopters on either side of the uppermost flowers. Bullets and symbols fill out the negative space.
The rug features two equally sized borders, one with pile that features small medallions and diamonds. The outermost border is sumac and features patterns with stars, chevrons, waves, and other geometric forms.

Description of wool: Soft, short.
Sheen of Wool: Very shiny.
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Tightly braided brown goat hair
Fringe: Elaborate red and brown chevron weft substitution bordered with red and brown plain weave. Thin brown and red weft brocades separate the bands.
Pile Material: 5mm
Weft Material: Naturally colored loops
Warp Material: Light grey cotton thread