DepartmentTextiles-Asia
War rug
NameRug
CulturePossibly Baluch or Turkmen
DateBetween September 11, 2001 and 2009
Place madePeshwar area (possibly), Pakistan, South Asia, Asia
MediumWool, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 33 1/16 x 24 13/16 x 3/8 in. (84 x 63 x 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stephen Becker, A.2011.56.1
Object numberA.2011.56.1
DescriptionSmall rectangular rug depicting a scene from 9-11 with planes flying toward the twin towers, english text and a US aircraft carrier at the bottom. American and Afghan flags are centered in front of the lower portion of the towers, with an off white bird of peace connecting the two. A bomb-likeshape in cream and burgundy is located at lower proper left above a grey, burgundy, green and cream US aircraft carrier. Undetermined and misspelled text throughout "American flag, airplane, USA" and along bottom "Made in Re shanis i" [unreadable]. The rug has an off white background framed with burgundy, black and dark green zig-zag motif and black edges. Off white fringe is located at the upper and lower edges. Text is clearer on the backside of the rug.José María Apodaca
1996
18TH CENTURY AD