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Old Red Rug: Two figures pre 1989
before 1989
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 1.84
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.72
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 10
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Warp Depression: 90 degrees
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Red Rugs, a war rug classic.
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: The motifs on this rug are actually upside down according to the direction of the pile. Two helicopters fly upside down at the bottom of the rug, followed by two upside down kneeling soldiers with shoulder mounted RPGs, while at the top of the rug two large black rifles point towards the bottom of the rug. Small flower motifs fill out the negative space on the red field.
Description of wool: Rough
Sheen of Wool: Matte
Handle: Stiff but flexible
Selvedge: Black overcast wool
Fringe: Red plain weave with black and tan weft brocade. Cotton overhand knots. Weft brocade extends off of either side of the rug.
Pile Material: 6 mm
Weft Material: White cotton
Warp Material: Black cotton thread
