MIG War Rug
Miami University Art Museum - 2007-09-07
Gund Gallery at Kenyon College - 2017-05-26
| ID# 1070 | Date: 1980s | -:- | Size 32 x 56 inches
(81 X142 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 10 h X 9 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Anomaly War Rugs, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Baluchi |
| A very unique rug featuring a detailed profile view of a Soviet aircraft in camouflage. The plane reads '92' on the side with a red star on the back tail fin. Russian (?) letters are written in black above the aircraft. Multicolored geometric figures and flowers fill in the negative space around the plane.
The small zigzag of the fringe adds a touch of intricate detail to the rug. Condition note: Jan 2024: return from Kenyon: repair within light blue bomb under plain, and large diamond shaped patch under the wing |
| Wool: Soft and fine | Sheen: Very shiny | Handle: Very floppy | Selvedge: Flat, 2 cords black wool |
| Fringe: Blue and white zig-zag pattern with blue and brown weft brocade | Pile: 5mm | Warp: Naturally colored wool | Weft: Grey cotton thread |
| Warp Depression:Minimal | |||
