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Afghan War Rug: Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran

Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran

ID#: 2069 | Date: 1979 |

Size: 27 x 15 in | 68 x 38 cm

Style: Anomaly War Rugs

This colorful Iranian rug depicts Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran. Note the French flag on the tail of the plane.
The thin main border is comprised of small red, green, blue, and orange squares on a white background with black borders.

Wool: Thick, soft. | Sheen: Good sheen | Handle: Maximum flop.

Selvedge: Naturally colored wool overcast with good coverage. | Fringe: No kilim | Pile: 8mm

Warp: Short white cotton thread. | Weft: Pink cotton thread | Warp Depression:

Afghan War Rug: Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran Afghan War Rug: Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran Afghan War Rug: Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran Afghan War Rug: Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran Afghan War Rug: Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran Afghan War Rug: Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran Afghan War Rug: Rug memorializing Ayatollah Khomeini's return from France, dated with date of Khomeini's return to Iran