ID#: 1675 | Date: 1980s | Price: $1,250.00
Size: 21 x 38 in | 53 x 96 cm
This is an example of a 1980's rug featuring AK74. The cutaway APC's and helicopters showing the seating inside is classic for the type, and it influenced other rugs.
This rug was woven at a refugee camp, probably in Pakistan, but since I first discovered war rugs, it has been argued these rugs were woven by refugees in Iran.
This rug was bought second hand, and it is a little dusty, but he condition is very good.
Wool: The wool in these 1980's AK rugs is not great. Even 35 years later the sheen and luster are a little dull. | Sheen: Fair | Handle: Stiff, rigid.
Selvedge: Wool overcast one cord | Fringe: White cotton plain weave, overhand knots, and white cotton fringe | Pile: 6mm wool
Warp: White cotton | Weft: Black cotton. | Warp Depression: