Condition: 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: 5mm
Warp: Naturally colored wool
Weft: Double grey cotton thread
