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(exhibited at Miami University Art Museum) Brown (washed) Saph (Runner Dimension Prayer Rug)
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.66
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 11.58
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 7
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 9
Warp Depression: nearly full
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Prayer War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Taimani
General Description: This rug is a saph, or runner shaped prayer rug for many people side by side. It is not used the long way, like in a hall, but people pray cross-wise to the run of the carpet. Probably washed, but difficult to say for certain.
The pointed shapes of the mosque are mirrored in the dark solid shapes above them, as well as in the pointed shapes in the borders. Helicopters sit nose-up vertically between the mosques, looking as if they've 'landed' on the side.
Exhibited at Miami U, has canvas hanging sewn to back.
Description of wool: Dense, slightly dry
Sheen of Wool: Good
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: 3 cords brown black goat hair
Fringe: 3 inch sumac killim in subdued arrow design, overhand knots, short fringe
Pile Material: 5 millimeters to 0
Weft Material: Brown, natural wool
Warp Material: Pink cotton thread