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War on Terror Rug (Exhibition #21)
Sold to Miss Kathy Guild March 2012
Formerly sales status 21
2002
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.48
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 3.88
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 8
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 10
Warp Depression: 90 degrees
War Rug Sales Status: Sold Rug
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: "Afghan Kazak" War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Unknown
General Description: Ghazni wool, undyed, spun by hand coupled with vegetable color. This rug's pile is much thicker than regular Afghan Kazak. (Regular Afghan Kazak are clipped very short). Nice drawing of weapons, unusual variety of images. tank at bottom middle is good. text on top and bottom really great. predator drones, FDNY, NYPD.
The unity of the Afghans and the US is symbolized by the crossed AK-47 and the M-16 (both weapon types noted on stock).
Description of wool: Super excellent.
Sheen of Wool: The best. Beautiful wash
Handle: Firm and resilient.
Selvedge: Two cord red wool overcast
Fringe: One inch red wool kilim, one inch fringe
Pile Material: 5mm
Weft Material: Grey wool
Warp Material: Single wefted white cotton
