ID#: 789 | Date: 2002 |
Size: 24 x 28 in | 61 x 71 cm
This political rug portrays Rashid Dostum in Western camouflage military uniform standing beside the flag of Afghanistan while three doves of peace fly towards him from the left. A small silhouette of Afghanistan floats beside him. A border of green and red flowers on a red background encircles the composition.
Wool: Dry, dense. | Sheen: Shiny | Handle: Stiff but flexible
Selvedge: Flat two cord blue wool | Fringe: Little kilim, cotton plainweave | Pile: 4mm
Warp: White cotton thread | Weft: Black cotton thread | Warp Depression: