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Afghan War Rug

Afghan War Rug

  • Number 1094

  • Material Wool

  • Style Pictorial

  • Origin Afghan

  • Type Central Asian

  • Size 83 x 59

  • Age 1989

Story

A war rug that proudly states "MADE IN AFGHANISTAN" and depicts the retreat of Soviet forces from the country. Its naïveté in showcasing 'tank, bom, rooket and Klashenkov' is endearing yet tinged with sadness. These objects have a sad provenance and background story yet are important for showing us how weavers continue to adapt to their changing circumstances.

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