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Older Map Afghan War Rug (Listed as rug 1021 in Miami U show)
Date says 1995
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.42
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 3.25
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 13
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 16
Warp Depression: Fully depressed
War Rug Sales Status: 2024 - KCS Keepers - Not for Sale or Donation
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Maps of Afghanistan
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: Tightly woven, very soft and comfortable underfoot. A black silhouette of Afghanistan is filled with figures with guns, tanks, helicopters, and canes. Figures ride camels and lead horses away from the country with canes and walking sticks.
Green, blue, yellow, and brown geometric medallions form a border around the scene and another set of thick bands of geometric shapes frames either side of the rug.
The elaborate kilim adds even more intricacy to the craftsmanship.
Features canvas 'tube' on back to hang from a dowel.
Description of wool: Soft, machine spun. Dense and Uniform
Sheen of Wool: Medium quality luster
Handle: Soft, Dense and Pliable
Selvedge: 3 cord black wool
Fringe: White cotton with multicolored wool kilim end. Black and white bands of weft substitution.
Pile Material: Fine wool
Weft Material: Off white cotton
Warp Material: Black cotton
