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Small Dragon Ali Kwaja
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.92
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 6.66
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 14
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 14
Warp Depression: Full
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Ali Kwaja
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: This very fine red, blue, and yellow rug depicts scenes of an unknown mosque with a man holding two swords. Two serpentine dragons on either side of the man flick their tongues with branches of flowers between them. Tanks, helicopters, planes, and cars snake around the composition.
Description of wool: Soft, fine
Sheen of Wool: Very shiny and lustrous
Handle: Very floppy
Selvedge: Blue wool overcast, excellent coverage
Fringe: 1in naturally colored plain weave with overhand knots
Pile Material: 3mm
Weft Material: Long fine naturally colored wool
Warp Material: Black cotton thread
