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For sale: Hand woven carpet from Afghanistan

Red AK-47 Rug with Two Helicopters and Handgun

ID# 1131
Date: Mid 1980's
Size: 21 x 40 inches
(53 x 101 cm)
Origin: Pakistan
Style: AK-47 White Field War Rugs
Tribe: Turkman
Condition: This uniquely proportioned rug features a red, black, orange, and yellow color scheme. A rifle is drawn down the length of the rug on the left side with two helicopters, some bullets, a handgun labeled '191', and a tank labeled '1845 on the right side of the rug. The field is a little darker than other similar rugs.
The border consists of a simple white zigzag shape with red, black, and yellow 'pitchfork' shapes on the tips on a red background.
Wool: Soft and dry
Sheen: Matte
Handle: Stiff but flexible
Selvedge: Two cord black wool flat
Fringe: White cotton plainweave with overhand knots
Pile: 6mm
Warp: White cotton
Weft: Grey wool
Warp Depression: Depressed
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet