Condition: 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 by once important war rug aficionados (who cannot keep their links up to date, unfortunately) 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.
Fringe: White cotton plain weave, overhand knots, and white cotton fringe
Pile: 6mm wool
Warp: White cotton
Weft: Black cotton.
