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First War Rug

War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.24
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 5.24
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 10
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Warp Depression:
War Rug Sales Status: 2024 - KCS Keepers - Not for Sale or Donation
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General Description: This is a good example of a red rug. It has an atypical border of abstract emblems. The text throughout is illegible. The colors are good and consistent. The wool is thick and dense and above average quality for Red Rugs.
Description of wool: Very good, especially the red. The blue is a little bit less tightly spun.
Sheen of Wool: Good, particularly for red rug.
Handle: Strong and resilient
Selvedge: Two cords flat wrapped with dark brown wool
Fringe: White cotton plain weave, overhand knots, short fringe.
Pile Material: The pile is 5mm deep.
Weft Material: White cotton
Warp Material: Black cotton or wool.