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).
This rug is also atypical in its quality. It is unusually finely knotted.
Wool: Very dense and good quality
Sheen: Nice, soft
Handle: firm but pliable
Fringe: 1/2 kilim, overhand knots, 1/2 fringe
Pile: Worsted wool
Warp: Cotton
Weft: Red wool
