George W. Bush Portrait
| ID# 3000 | Date: 2004 | -:- | Size 24 x 32 inches
(61 X81 cm) |
| Knots/Inch: 13 h X 14 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Political Portraits, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Turkman |
| A charismatic rug depicting a portrait of former United States' president George Bush, as indicated by both the portrait itself and the large title below it, "GEORGE W. BUSH". Behind and to the right of the president hangs an American flag.
The border is comprised of naturally colored swirling geometric patterns on a blue background. Small medallions are interspersed throughout. It is important to note that, a previous washing has left the colors in the figure's face dulled, however it has been somewhat restored with paint. |
| Wool: Soft, short. | Sheen: Velvet | Handle: Medium floppy | Selvedge: 5 cords blue braided |
| Fringe: Minimum kilim, blue and naturally colored cotton and wool plain weave. 4 inches fringe | Pile: 5 mm | Warp: White cotton | Weft: 2 cords white |
| Warp Depression:Fully depressed | |||
