Afghan War Rug: Small Soviet Hand Rug 2

Small Soviet Hand Rug 2

ID#: 226 | Date: 2002 |

Size: 27 x 41 in | 69 x 104 cm

Exhibition: Temple - Proposed Rugs 0000-00-00

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.

Wool: Good quality machine spun wool | Sheen: 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: 6mm

Warp: Grey wool | Weft: Black wool | Warp Depression:

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