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Woman on Lion in Corner (Nigel Selection)
1980s Denison
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 6.16
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 9.50
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 12
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 16
Warp Depression: Full warp depression
War Rug Sales Status: 2024 - KCS Keepers - Not for Sale or Donation
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Ali Kwaja
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: This red, gold, and blue large short pile rug contains interesting intricate designs of animals (lions, leopards, snakes, horses, camels, and other animals) and human figures interacting.
Some of the interactions include: figures riding horses, large snakes constricting leopards, ladies sitting with sheep/goats, hoofed animals being attacked by mean looking smaller animals, and various birds, camels, and four-legged animals standing alone.
Small images of helicopters and trucks are hidden throughout the composition. The border is made up of over a dozen smaller guard stripes and designs.

Description of wool: Fine, short
Sheen of Wool: Shiny, velvety
Handle: Very floppy
Selvedge: Navy blue overcast wool
Fringe: Naturally colored plain weave wool
Pile Material: 2mm
Weft Material: 2S very finely woven naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Black cotton thread