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World Map Rug with Minarets
Mid 1990's
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 4.58
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 5.84
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 11
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 11
Warp Depression: Fully depressed
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Mashad Influence Workshop
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Unknown
General Description: This red and blue brightly colored rug depicts all of the countries of the world on an oval-shaped map in the center. Countries are named in English with the poles labeled in Farsi script. A zoomed-in map of Afghanistan with its flag sits above the world map and images of four major landmarks sit in each corner of the field-- labeled the MINARET OF JAM, MINARI HERAT, KABUL - AFGHANISTAN, and BOST HELMAND. Flags of the countries of the world make up the border, each labeled in English.
This rug doesn't lay flat, making it perfect for hanging on the wall as an art piece.
Description of wool: Short, soft
Sheen of Wool: Velvety
Handle: Slightly stiff
Selvedge: Blue wool overcast
Fringe: Red plain weave with white stripe through middle and a blue stripe on the edge.
Pile Material: 5mm
Weft Material: Long thin naturally colored wool 2S1Z
Warp Material: Pink cotton thread
