Red, Brown, and Blue Afghan Rug
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.751937
Object Type
Rug
Gifter
President Hamid Karzai
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
ca. 2010
Medium
textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 151 1/2 in x W 80 3/4 in (205.1 cm x 384.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed, brown, and blue Afghan rug with three sections at its center, each depicting a vase and flowers. There are multiple border sections containing intricate designs. The border surrounding the center section is made of a thicker, fluffier textile, while the rest of the rug is made of a rope-like textile.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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