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Prayer with Two Cars and Stinger

Exhibited at:
ID# 77Date: 2000-:-Size 31 x 54 inches
(79 X137 cm)
Knots/Inch:
7 h X 9
Origin: Afghanistan / PakistanStyle: -Anomaly War Rugs,
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Tribe: Taimani
This prayer war rug is new. The prayer format is defined by the arch at the top center, as well as the house forms in the top corners. The rest of the design is uncommonly organized, with a clutter of urban and rural motifs throughout the field including three cars.
At first these three cars appear to be the only modern imagery, but closer examination reveals a stinger missile hidden in the lower field. It may be an example of art imitating life but often Stinger missiles appear hidden in designs. Stinger missiles are the most rare of weapons depicted in war rugs. This could because, according to one account, the US supplied only 500 pieces, so a limited amount of people would have actually seen or used them. Also they were not introduced in Afghanistan until late 1986. Please see the third picture down of this rug to see a similar depiction of a Stinger missile click here. The Stinger in this rug is dissected. The top half is to the left and the bottom half is to the right, on the right side of the red dots.
This war rugs condition is excellent.
The colors are dark with a predominantly black field. Black is typically used in mourning rugs. Red is combined with blue for a purple effect which is rare. The border's primary color is undyed wool.
The back of this war rug has a corduroy feel and texture.
Wool: The wool in this rug is average. It points to being woven in Pakistan. Sheen: Minimal Handle: Floppy but strong. Selvedge: 2 cord braided goat hair
Fringe: 1/2 inch kilim, overhand knots and short fringe Pile: 5mmWarp: Short naturally colored woolWeft: Double brown wool
Warp Depression:5 to 15 degrees
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet