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Kharghai Soviet Exodus
1990s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.33
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 3.33
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 8
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 9
Warp Depression: Corduroy
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: Soviet Exodus
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Uzbek
General Description: A Navy blue sihouette of Afghanistan sits off-center in the field with depictions of tanks, helecopters, grenades, and mines within and the words "AFGHANISTAN KABUL" in brown writing. A slightly off-center red chevron holds tanks 'leaving' Afghanistan, symbolizing the Soviet retreat from the country. The rest of the negative space is comprised of the same variety of weaponry and military vehicles. A large blue-and-red rifle sits in the bottom right corner of the rug.
The border is comprised of blue triangular shapes with pitchfork-like structures erupting from the top on a red background.
Description of wool: Thick, dense, dry.
Sheen of Wool: Blue and red are shinier than the tan.
Handle: Medium floppy
Selvedge: Flat selvege, light brown wool.
Fringe: 3/4in light brown plain weave.
Pile Material: 7mm
Weft Material: Light brown and white spun cotton thread
Warp Material: Black cotton thread