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Small Red War Rug with Blue Selvedge
1990's
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.06
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.58
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 7
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Warp Depression: Depressed
War Rug Sales Status: For Sale
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Red Rugs, a war rug classic.
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: This classic war rug features an assortment of bright colors and is characterized by its bright cobalt blue selvedge. The bright pinks and greens pop from the red field.
The drawing of the armaments and the composition are indicative of the high point of Red Rugs in the mid 1990's woven in Pakistan by Afghan refugees.
Please see photos for places where moths have eaten distinct colors in places.
Description of wool: Mill spun of medium quality.
Sheen of Wool: Matte, velvety
Handle: Stiff but flexible
Selvedge: Rich cobalt blue two cord wool overcast
Fringe: Short cotton plain weave white cotton with overhand knots
Pile Material: 5mm
Weft Material: White cotton
Warp Material: Blue wool
