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Burqa Clad Women Disguised as Airplanes

Exhibited at:
Denison Museum, - 2008-02-15
Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College - 2002-10-04
ID# 792Date: 1980s-:-Size 45 x 76 inches
(115 X193 cm)
Knots/Inch:
12 h X 10
Origin: AfghanistanStyle: -Golden Border War Rugs (without ewers),
Other examples of this style
Tribe: Zakini
This rug is an excellent argument for the figures on the top and bottom being women in burkas. The shape is not unlike airplane motifs, but some of these have two definite eyes. These figures contextualize the war in a way not seen often in rugs. This rug places people emotional reaction in the context of the wars.
The composition of this rug is beautiful. The two tanks function like irregular medallions. The strong pattern of Kalashnikovs and grenades in the field are beautiful. The small size of the guns and grenades are effectively juxtaposed with the larger form of the tanks, as well as the medium sized mechanized armor motifs in the border.
The neon green and red accents work with the gold, pink, blues, and browns against the dark blue field to produce a colorful rug.
Wool: Soft, fine Sheen: Very shiny and lustrous Handle: Very floppy Selvedge: Dark brown tightly braided goat hair with good coverage
Fringe: No kilim, grey cotton thread persian closure. Pile: 5mmWarp: Naturally colored woolWeft: Double grey cotton thread
Warp Depression:
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

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