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Bomb Falling on Column War Rug
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.08
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 4.25
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 10
Warp Depression: Mostly flat
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Landscape Pictorial War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Taimani
General Description: This rug depicts a complex scene: tanks file through a road next to a house while a bomb flies mid-air towards either. A black duck watches from atop a tree. Large red mountains against a dark blue sky fill the background. Displayed at Miami U, has the canvas insert sewn to the back.
Description of wool: Young well dyed
Sheen of Wool: Glinting shimmer
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: One cord red wool overcast
Fringe: Red-blue-blond kilim, overhand knots
Pile Material: 4mm
Weft Material: Natural wool
Warp Material: Charcoal cotton