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Afghan War Rugs sold by Warrug.com

Since 1999 these rugs are most of the rugs sold by warrug.com

Afghan Victory over Soviets 2

ID# 214

Date: 2000

Size: 23 x 30 inches
(59 x 77 cm)

Origin: Afghanistan / Pakistan

Style: Soviet Exodus

Tribe: Turkman

Condition: This pattern is no longer available in quantity like it was a couple of years ago. These rugs celebrate the Afghan victory over the Soviets (with substantial American assistance.) Rug is probably not woven in 1989, but instead celebrates the 1989 victory and the end of the war (and the beginning of the civil war).
Good drawing. Nice weapons.

Wool: Very good worsted wool

Sheen: Nice

Handle: Strong, firm

Selvedge: 2 cord black wool

Fringe: The minimal fringe on this war rug consists of overhand knots.

Pile: Nice wool

Warp: Cotton

Weft: Black wool

Warp Depression: Full