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War Torba
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 1.44
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.24
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 7
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 9
Warp Depression: 60 degrees
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Anomaly War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: Unusual bag made with red wool pile for the 'front' and brown, orange, and blue plain weave and weft substitution kilim. 7 dangly orange and brown closure loops are attached at the mouth of the bag, but the loops on the other half of the bag are missing.
Large trucks, helicopters, jets, rifles, mines, and various geometric shapes fill the space in the red main field. The border is made up of a pattern of brown triangles and green and grey lines.
Description of wool: Thick, slightly faded
Sheen of Wool: Velvet except for bright colors which are very shiny
Handle: Very floppy.
Selvedge: 2 cord blue overcast wool on top edge. Bottom edge buried.
Fringe: Covered by thick brown overcast wool
Pile Material: 5 mm
Weft Material: Naturally colored cotton thread under brown wool overcast.
Warp Material: Navy blue cotton thread