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 (Denison University Art Museum)Zia Ul-Haq, President of Pakistan During Afghan - Soviet War
Early 1990s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 1.66
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 1.84
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 13
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 14
Warp Depression: Full warp depression
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 political portrait featuring Zia Ul Hak, President of Pakistan during Afghan/Soviet War. He wears a black tunic and sits on a light blue field. A border of red, cream, blue, and emerald green flowers snake around the outside of the rug. White text is written on the bottom of the rug.
Small stain on right side of field.
Description of wool: Soft, dry
Sheen of Wool: Good, velvety
Handle: Slightly stiff
Selvedge: 3 cords cream color
Fringe: Minimum kilim, hand knots, 1 inches fringe
Pile Material: 5 millimeters
Weft Material: White cotton
Warp Material: 1 cord white