War Rug Name: Early Rug with AK47
War Rug Age: 1980s
War Rug Width (decimal feet: 1 in.=.08 ft.): 1.75
War Rug Length (decimal feet: 1 in.=.08 ft.): 3.16
Knots per Inch - Horizontal: 8
Knots per Inch - Vertical: 8
Price (US$): 1250
Warp Depression: Almost fully depressed warp, aka double knotted
Country of Origin (estimated): Pakistan
War Rug Style: AK-47 White Field War Rugs
War Rug Ethnic Origin: Turkman
General Description: 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.
Description of 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 of Wool: Fair
Handle: Stiff, rigid.
Selvedge: Wool overcast one cord
Fringe: White cotton plain weave, overhand knots, and white cotton fringe
Pile Material: 6mm wool
Weft Material: White cotton
Warp Material: Black cotton.




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