ID# 790

Date: 1990s

Size: 41 x 71 inches
(104 x 180 cm)

Origin: Pakistan

Style: Red Rugs, a war rug classic.

Tribe: Turkman

Condition: The orangey yellow pops against the deep abrashed (unusual for this rug) blues in the field of this rug and compliments the reds of the motifs. The bright primary color palette creates a playful juxtaposition with the war imagery. A classic multicolored bullet pattern marks the border.

Wool: Dry, thick

Sheen: Matte

Handle: Medium floppy

Selvedge: 3 cord flat navy blue wool

Fringe: Cotton plain weave with overhand knots

Pile: 4mm

Warp: Naturally colored wool

Weft: Triple black wool

Warp Depression: Not depressed