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Kabul City Scene from Airport
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.84
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.08
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 12
Warp Depression: 10 degrees
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Kabul Landscapes
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Taimani
General Description: This bright rug features an elaborate cityscape as seen from the Kabul airport. The bright oranges and reds in the buildings and structures pop against the striking purple/blue background. A white road with what appears to be lamp posts winds diagonally down the rug from the airport in the bottom to the mountains in the top right.
Description of wool: Dense and fine grained
Sheen of Wool: Very good, some variety between colors
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Tight braided goat hair
Fringe: Red and blue striped plain weave, overhand knots,
Pile Material: 4 mm
Weft Material: High quality, 2Z
Warp Material: Two grey cotton