Condition: Paired with
974 and has very similar closures and selvedge on the fringe. Has some small areas of darkened dry ice discoloration. Detailed depictions of tanks and helicopters in both the border and the field. The multi-colored zigzag in the fringe is very interesting.
Wool: Fine, short
Sheen: Shiny
Handle: Very floppy
Selvedge: Tightly braided dark brown goat hair with excellent coverage. Selvedge continues on to fringe.
Fringe: Naturally colored wool plain weave with zig-zag of red, blue, and yellow. Two blue and red weft brocades. Interesting braided knot closure. Selvedge continues on to fringe.
Pile: 4mm
Warp: Tightly spun naturally colored wool
Weft: Double dark grey cotton