Rugs of the same style, Afghan Kazak, were proposed as official gifts from US government. A variety of new and unique imagery is present on this rug; man on an ATV, predator drones, and the labeled jets and helicopters are all striking and detailed.
The unity of the Afghans and the US is symbolized by the crossed AK-47 and the M-16 (both weapon types noted on stock).
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Wool: Very soft, vegetable dyed handspun

Sheen: Pretty shiny

Handle: Stiff but flexible

Selvedge: 2 cord red wool

Fringe: Red and grey wool plainweave with black cotton thread persian closure

Pile: 5 mm

Warp: Grey 2S1Z wool

Weft: White cotton