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2002 USA Yellow Map 8
2002
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.00
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 2.66
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 10
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 10
Warp Depression: Full to 75 degrees
War Rug Sales Status:
Country of Origin (estimated): Afghanistan / Pakistan
War Rug Style: Scattered Flags Tora Bora Rug
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: This is a new war rug with some minor bleeding around the border. These map rugs are wonderfully drawn, but the drawings on this one in particular truly stands out because of its reminiscence of Soviet-era war rugs. This creates an interesting culmination of the contemporary and traditional.
Description of wool: The wool is fine and soft.
Sheen of Wool: The sheen has a nice luster to it, and will only improve with time.
Handle: The handle of this war rug is nicely firm and floppy.
Selvedge: The selvedge is 3 cord red wool.
Fringe: The fringe on this war rug is 1/2 kilim with overhand knots.
Pile Material: Wool 6mm.
Weft Material: White cotton.
Warp Material: Black cotton.