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Dual Columns of Tanks and Helicopters
1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 3.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 5.00
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 9
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Warp Depression: Slightly depressed
War Rug Sales Status: 2016 In Stock
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan
War Rug Style: Rows of Weapons War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Baluchi
General Description: Rows blue, teal, orange and red helicopters and tanks run down the rug with flowers, birds, and other small motifs between them. The border consists of red, blue, and yellow star shaped patterns against a cream-colored background with guard stripes made of multicolored polygons on black.

Condition note January 2024
Color runs from guard stripes into wide field around edges on top half of rug
Description of wool: Soft, short
Sheen of Wool: Good sheen
Handle: Very floppy
Selvedge: Tightly braided dark brown goat hair with excellent coverage
Fringe: Minimum kilim, overhand knots
Pile Material: 4mm
Weft Material: Brown and naturally colored 2S wool
Warp Material: Grey cotton thread