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Vegetable Dye Handspun wool AFghan War Rug
1990s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.58
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 5.42
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 8
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 7
Warp Depression: Depressed
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: Vegetable Dye War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: Due to the vegetable dyes used on this rug, the colors have a beautiful striated tip fading pattern-- the navy blues have faded to a variety of greens and lighter blues, and the reds are striped with pinks and creams.
This rug is super soft and plush, and the colors add interest to the rows of weapons and military machinery. The border is composed of multicolored grenades on a red background.
This rug was produced by Boston rug-dealer Yala as part of their Bakarat fair trade program. Author would speculate that they were probably designed by Ron O'Calahan.
Description of wool: Vegetable dye, very soft
Sheen of Wool: Very shiny
Handle: Stiff
Selvedge: Overcast blue wool
Fringe: Reduced kilims with white cotton thread
Pile Material: 5mm
Weft Material: White cotton
Warp Material: White cotton thread
