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Red Rug with Afghan Map
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.58
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 5.58
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 0
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 0
Warp Depression:
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: Red Rugs, a war rug classic.
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: In the same group as a rug depicted here. This is an interesting red rug that features the classic rifle motifs (AK-74) on the sides with a large map of Afghanistan in the center. Usually rugs with these two motifs include a large hand raking through the map, however here it is missing.
Inside of the country are various weapons and vehicles, most notably a Scud/Cruiser missile which wasn't typically used in Afghanistan. The negative space around the map is filled with more weaponry and vehicles.
A classic border of colorful tanks runs around the rug. Hidden throughout the rug are single threads of metallic color. White plastic-like threads can ve found throughout.
Description of wool: Dry
Sheen of Wool: Slightly shiny
Handle: Stiff but flexible
Selvedge: 2 cord overcast pink wool
Fringe: Naturally colored cotton plain weave with overhand knots
Pile Material: 6mm
Weft Material: Naturally colored cotton thread
Warp Material: Double red wool
