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Horsemen and Tanks (size approximate)
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.66
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 6.84
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 16
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 18
Warp Depression: none
War Rug Sales Status: 2024 - KCS Keepers - Not for Sale or Donation
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Horsemen War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: This blue rug features a mix of horsemen, tanks, and helicopters. The green, red, and brown horses in this rug are actually relatively well defined with short, shirtless men with brown shorts atop them. Grenades, birds, flowers, and smaller horsemen fill out the negative space.
The main border is made up of a mosaic of intricate interlocking geometric shapes with two guard stripes of flowers.
Description of wool: Soft, short
Sheen of Wool: Very shiny
Handle: Maximum flop
Selvedge: Tightly braided black goat hair with excellent coverage
Fringe: Simple light pink plain weave with red and blue weft brocade. Overhand knots.
Pile Material: 4mm
Weft Material: Naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Grey cotton thread 2S1Z