Afghan - Carpet - 129 cm - 80 cm - Soviet-Afghan era war rug

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Afghanistan origin with the Soviet- Afghan era war rug model, measuring 129 cm by 80 cm, made of wool on wool, in good vintage condition and professionally cleaned, weighing 9 kg, dating to the late 20th century.

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Authentic handwoven Afghan war rug from Herat, dating from the 1980s Soviet-Afghan conflict period
Features traditional Afghan geometric motifs combined with tanks, helicopters, weapons, and military imagery woven into the design - a rare historical and collectible textile.
Hand-knotted wool on wool foundation with beautiful vintage patina and strong character. Ideal as a statement rug, wall piece, or collector's item.
• Origin: Afghanistan
• Period: 1980s
• Size: 120cm X 80cm
• Material: Wool on wool
• Condition: Good vintage condition
• Handmade: Yes
Rare authentic Afghan war rug with strong historical and ethnographic value.
Open to offers willing to sell it for good price fast.
Reserve price is 120, anything above that may the best man win.

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