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7 Ewer, Blues and Golds, Mid 1990s
1990s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 4.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 6.58
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 11
Warp Depression: Depressed
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Two Ewer Design Zakini Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: This two ewer war rug features multiple tables of ewers between which helicopters, tanks, flowers, star shaped medallions, and other small motifs are dispersed. Two four legged animals (sheep?) which red splotches sit in the center at the top and bottom of the rug. The bright red in the outlines of a lot of the motifs pops against the black field and contrasts well with the olive green. (soda)
Description of wool: Soft
Sheen of Wool: Shiny and lustrous
Handle: Floppy, dense
Selvedge: Thin tightly braided brown goat hair with good coverage
Fringe: No kilim, overhand knots
Pile Material: 4mm
Weft Material: 2S naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Grey cotton thread
