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(Exhibited at Denison University Art Museum) Hamid Karzai
2003
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 3.00
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 12
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 14
Warp Depression: full
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: Political Portraits
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: A small rug depicting former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai on a blue and off-white cloud-like field. 'HAMID KARZAI' is written in dark blue text under the portrait.
A blue, green, and red flower pattern separates the name and portrait as well as bordering the whole composition. A thicker light blue and off-white patterned motif borders the outside of the composition with a thin dark blue line on the edges.
This is one of a group of rugs that warrug.com has worked closely with over the years. This rug is one of a pair showing Hamid Karzai in traditional headdress. The green headdress represents his status as a religious leader.
Description of wool: Soft, dense
Sheen of Wool: Good
Handle: Medium floppy.
Selvedge: 7 cords flat blue selvedge
Fringe: minimum killim, special knots, 3 inches fringe
Pile Material: 5 millimeters
Weft Material: white cotton
Warp Material: 2 black cords
