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Afghan War Rug: Washed Specular 1980s War Rug

Washed Specular 1980s War Rug

ID#: 2062 | Date: 1980s |

Size: 52 x 75 in | 132 x 190 cm

This early orangey-toned rug features an elaborate symmetrical cityscape split into thirds by two bright blue rivers running down either side of the center of the rug. The buildings feature contrasting red and green accents that help them pop from the orangey brown background. The main border consists of red, white, and green tanks and helicopters on a brown background, and the secondary border consists of smaller diamond shaped motifs.
Symmetry possibly related Bouetti's Specular rugs.
Back is labeled with the washer's tag, "W.B.D ISHAN TEPPiCH WASHEREI

Wool: Soft, slightly tip faded. Washed. | Sheen: Shiny and lustrous | Handle: Floppy

Selvedge: Two cord brown wool overcast with good coverage | Fringe: Brown and tan bands of plain weave with overhand knots. | Pile: 4mm

Warp: Fine naturally colored wool | Weft: Pink cotton thread | Warp Depression:

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