From Combat to Carpet—The Strange Story of Afgan War Rugs — artnews.com

From the more than 50 years of conflict and military intervention in Afghanistan has emerged a surprising textile phenomenon—war rugs. A mash-up of centuries-old techniques and modern symbols of war that include AK-47 assault rifles and artillery tanks, these complex, visually stunning rugs are woven by Afghan women and were originally marketed to visiting troops. War Rug with Map of Afghanistan, 1998, knotted wool, Baghlan (Afghanistan); acquired in Peshawar (Pakistan).

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