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Dostum Standing
2002
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.33
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 12
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 15
Warp Depression:
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Political Portraits
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: This political rug portrays Rashid Dostum in Western camouflage military uniform standing beside the flag of Afghanistan while three doves of peace fly towards him from the left. A small silhouette of Afghanistan floats beside him. A border of green and red flowers on a red background encircles the composition.
Description of wool: Dry, dense.
Sheen of Wool: Shiny
Handle: Stiff but flexible
Selvedge: Flat two cord blue wool
Fringe: Little kilim, cotton plainweave
Pile Material: 4mm
Weft Material: White cotton thread
Warp Material: Black cotton thread