ID#: 2117 | Date: 2nd generation 1980's |
Size: 48 x 96 in | 123 x 245 cm
A pair with rug 1656.
Excellent rug, Russian figures are present throughout the rug alongside tanks, jets, helicopters, and weapons in the field as well as the border. Bright saturated colors on a dark rich blue field, the guard stripes are made of interlocking geometric brown, green, and red shapes separated from the main borders by white 'sawtooth' patterns. The kilim has an interesting blue pattern.
Wool: Perfect | Sheen: Very good | Handle: Slightly floppy
Selvedge: One cord overcast | Fringe: One inch wool blue and naturally colored plain weave kilim with braided end | Pile: 5mm
Warp: Naturally colored wool | Weft: Grey cotton | Warp Depression: