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Small Soviet Hand Rug 2
2002
War Rug Width (decimal feet): 2.25
War Rug Length (decimal feet): 3.42
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 8
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 10
Warp Depression: 15 degrees
War Rug Sales Status:
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: Najibullah War Rugs Civil War
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: The condition of this new war rug is excellent. This is a pictorial Afghani war rug depicting the Soviet-puppet government during their invasion. The image of the hand reaching into the depths of Afghanistan onto the Soviet leader is beautifully done as the top right of the hand turns subtly into the hammer and sickle.
Description of wool: Good quality machine spun wool
Sheen of Wool: The sheen is lustrous.
Handle: Firm and floppy
Selvedge: 2 cord brown wool, shiny.
Fringe: Red and blue kilim, overhand knots, and short grey fringe.
Pile Material: 6mm
Weft Material: Grey wool
Warp Material: Black wool