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Vase of Flowers Sumac Rug with Helicopter Border
Early 1980's
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.75
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 6.75
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 8
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 12
Warp Depression: No depression
War Rug Sales Status: 2024 - KCS Keepers - Not for Sale or Donation
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Vase of Flowers War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Taimani
General Description: 4 minor sumac borders. camel hair brown?
This unique rug features a vase at the bottom, with a large bush of flowers extending up the length of the rug on a blue sumac background. This contrasts with the border which features blue helicopters on a brown background (camel hair?)
A secondary border is made of small pile medallions on a naturally-colored sumac background. The final border consists of red motifs on anoter red background. Four sub-borders made from blue and red candy-cane striped weft substitution separate the borders.
Description of wool: Pile is soft. Sumac is also soft. Camel hair brown?
Sheen of Wool: Pile is shiny.
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Brown wool overcast
Fringe: Naturally colored wool plainweave
Pile Material: 6mm pile, 0mm sumac
Weft Material: Looped end brown and natural wool
Warp Material: Brown cotton thread
