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Hamid Karzai Rug (On Loan)
2003
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 1.92
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.25
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 15
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 12
Warp Depression: Nearly full
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Political Portraits
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: A political portrait portraying Hamid Karzai in his western business attire. He looks candidly towards the viewer flanked by a cloudy blue background. A guard stripe of red and green foliage wraps around the portrait, with a white and orange geometric main border surrounding the composition. "HAMID KARZAI" is written in english in large white text below the portrait.
Description of wool: Soft
Sheen of Wool: Good
Handle: Medium floppy
Selvedge: 6 cords blue braided
Fringe: Minimum kilim, Persian knots, 2 inches fringe
Pile Material: 5 millimeters
Weft Material: White cotton
Warp Material: 2 cords white