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Two Small Linked Helicopter War Rugs
1980s - early 1990's
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 1.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.25
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 7
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 6
Warp Depression: Fully depressed
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: Telephony
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: This pair of telephony rugs is connected by their cotton fringe. Both rugs feature helicopters, however the top rug is slightly more monotone than the bottom and features less detail. The bottom rug features small blue and green accents as well as some geometric shapes on the field, as opposed to the top rug's bare field. Both rugs feature simplified geometric colorful borders.
Description of wool: Dry
Sheen of Wool: Velvety
Handle: Stiff but flexible
Selvedge: Black wool overcast
Fringe: Cotton plain weave with overhand knots, connects rugs.
Pile Material: 7mm
Weft Material: White cotton
Warp Material: Red wool