Two Ewer War Rug with Retreating Tanks and Troop Carrying Helicopter Border
| ID# 967 | Date: 2001 | -:- | Size 43 x 77 inches
(109 X196 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 8 h X 9 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Two Ewer Design Zakini Rugs, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Baluchi |
| This new war rug is in good condition. This Beluchi war rug was woven with very curly hand-spun wool. The best quality about this war rug is the artists use of traditional Beluchi design juxtaposed with contemporary war images. The colors are typical of this tribe, and the borders in this war rug contain simple and clean designs. Centered in this rug is a tank, above and below it is a table and two ewers, commonly used in ritual cleansing. Along the outer border, the artist alternates tanks and helicopters. A glimpse into the world in which the artist currently lives. |
| Wool: Slightly sharp, slightly dry | Sheen: Okay | Handle: Floppy | Selvedge: Irregular braided wool overcast |
| Fringe: Half inch plain weave on bottom Persian closure. It looks like kilim end has been pulled out revealing curly warp threads. Top is half inch kilim, overhand knot, one inch fringe. | Pile: Pile depth is 4mm | Warp: Very curly hand spun wool | Weft: Grey cotton |
| Warp Depression:Minimal | |||
