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1. AK47 AK47 War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History 21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century ; AK-47 rifle The AK-47 or Kalashnikov is a Soviet assault rifle developed in the 1940’s. It was used by the Soviet troops in Afghanistan, hence this carpet with its imposing rifle, might suggest Russian occupation. However, AK-47 copies were also used by the Mujahidin and the Taliban. Depending on the viewer the rug could suggest freedom from foreign political or ideological oppression. To the foreign nationals who purchased the rug, it is likely the rifle is emblematic of Afghanistan and complex counterinsurgency
2. AK47 AK47 War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History 21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century ; AK-47 rifle This rug features the ubiquitous AK-47 Soviet assault rifle as well as several helicopters, personnel carriers, grenades and what may be a missile. The style has proven popular abroad and has been widely reproduced. Rendered with sensitivity, it suggests what must be a great visual awareness of weapons
3. Eight Tank Rug Eight Tank Rug War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; Afghanistan--Social life and customs ; Tanks This rug features vertical rows of Soviet BTR60 Armoured Personnel Carriers with an intricate border. Woven by Baluch weavers, it has much in common with traditional designs. The repetition of motifs on these rugs and their simplification suggests their possible role as aids for the recognition of weapons.
4. Exodus of the Soviet Union I Exodus of the Soviet Union I War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; Afghanistan--History--Soviet occupation, 1979-1989 ; Afghanistan--Politics and government--1989-2001 ; Military weapons This rug commemorates the departure of Soviet forces from Afghanistan. On the “Friendship Bridge”, heading north, are three Soviet BTR 60A Armoured Personnel Carriers. On the bloody red map of Afghanistan are what appear to be Soviet Mil Mi-24 Helicopters (aka Hind) with three Mil Mi-28 Helicopters (aka Havoc) in the air above the map. The rug also features AK-47s, several grenades, and two RPG 7V Grenade Launchers. The inscription refers to the departure of the Soviets.
5. Garden Runner with Weapons Garden Runner with Weapons War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century ; Afghanistan--Social life and customs This was one of the last rugs Rob Fyke added to his collection and in many ways the most enigmatic. In a garden-like setting with trees, flowers, a camel, several recoilless rifles, jets and helicopters it features a number of recognizable buildings. These include what is likely the Eid Gah Masjid in Kabul, the Herat Masjid, as well as the Monument to Afghan soldiers and Victory Arch located in Paghman Gardens. Paghman Gardens were built by Shah Amanullah Khan after his European tour of 1927-28, as a retreat from the heat and congestion of Kabul. Located in the foothills, the area became a Mujahidin stronghold during the war with the Soviets and again during the Civil War. Apart from the heavily damaged Victory Arch, little remains today. The carpet features a variety of inscriptions with references to historic figures including Wazir Akbar Khan a Pashtun hero from the first Anglo-Afghan War (1839-1842).
6. Landmine Awareness Poster Landmine Awareness Poster War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century ; Military weapons Since 2002 Afghan refugees living in Pakistan have been encouraged to return home. While living conditions have not always been ideal, many refugees have never known ‘home’ and are reluctant to leave. Not only is there great economic uncertainty in returning, there are potential hazards. These posters identify the most common types of landmines found in Afghanistan and the need for great care.
7. Landmine Awareness Poster Landmine Awareness Poster War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century ; Military weapons Since 2002 Afghan refugees living in Pakistan have been encouraged to return home. While living conditions have not always been ideal, many refugees have never known ‘home’ and are reluctant to leave. Not only is there great economic uncertainty in returning, there are potential hazards. These posters identify the most common types of landmines found in Afghanistan and the need for great care.
8. Made in Afghanistan Made in Afghanistan War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History 21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century; Military weapons ; Vehicles, Miliary ; Maps, Afghanistan This carpet was likely woven in a workshop in a refugee camp in Pakistan. Many war rugs from period have become ‘poster-like’ in size, in feel (very dense and hard) and with the use of strong hard-edged graphics on a white ground. This piece depicts a variety of arms and vehicles of Soviet manufacture arranged around and on a green map of Afghanistan. The diagonal band protruding from the top of the map is the ‘Friendship Bridge”, formerly used to transport supplies to Russian soldiers, but here depicting their exodus. The Dari language inscriptions refer to their departure.
9. Najibullah Najibullah War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; Afghanistan--Politics and government, 1989-2001 ; Afghanistan--History--Soviet occupation, 1979-1989 ; Najibullah, Mohammad, 1947-1996 Mohammad Najibullah Ahmadzai was the last president of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, left in power by the Soviets after their withdrawal in 1989. He was detested by the Taliban for being anti-Islamic and a Communist. In 1996, after the Taliban seized Kabul, he was tortured and hung. His image here with the Soviet hand holding him in place is a graphic reminder of the lingering effects of the Cold War.
10. Najibullah Najibullah War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; Afghanistan--Politics and government, 1989-2001 ; Afghanistan--History--Soviet occupation, 1979-1989 ; Najibullah, Mohammad, 1947-1996 Mohammad Najibullah Ahmadzai was the last president of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, left in power by the Soviets after their withdrawal in 1989. He was detested by the Taliban for being anti-Islamic and a Communist. In 1996, after the Taliban seized Kabul, he was tortured and hung. His image here with the Soviet hand holding him place is a graphic reminder of the lingering effects of the Cold War.
11. Najibullah Najibullah War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; Afghanistan--Politics and government, 1989-2001 ; Afghanistan--History--Soviet occupation, 1979-1989 ; Najibullah, Mohammad, 1947-1996 Mohammad Najibullah Ahmadzai was the last president of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, left in power by the Soviets after their withdrawal in 1989. He was detested by the Taliban for being anti-Islamic and a Communist. In 1996, after the Taliban seized Kabul, he was tortured and hung. His image here with the Soviet hand holding him in place is a graphic reminder of the lingering effects of the Cold War.
12. Najibullah and Uncle Sam Najibullah and Uncle Sam War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; Afghanistan--Politics and government, 1973-1989 ; Afghanistan--History--Soviet occupation, 1979-1989 ; Najibullah, Mohammad, 1947-1996 This rug is a variation of the Najibullah rugs. Beside the wide-eyed Najibullah, is Uncle Sam’s Hat with an AK-47 protruding from it. It speaks to the foreign occupation and control of Afghanistan. The map of Afghanistan behind the figures is typically green (for an Islamic state?)—here it is white. As in the other rugs of this type, the red area above Afghanistan is figured with Soviet vehicles, while the blue area below is filled with people and animals.
13. Made in Afghanistan : rugs and resistance, 1979-2005 Made in Afghanistan : rugs and resistance, 1979-2005 War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century--Exhibitions ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century--Exhibitions Made in Afghanistan: Rugs and Resistance, 1979-2005 was an exhibition of rugs in 2006 at the Nickle Arts Museum, University of Calgary that offered insight into the recent political history of Afghanistan.
14. Qurban Qurban War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; Afghanistan--Social life and customs ; Military weapons These tiny rugs are often suggested to be “practice” rugs woven by refugee children. This one depicts a Soviet Makarov semi-automatic pistol beside a tank, a helicopter, and what may be a butterfly mine (PFM-1). The inscription “Qurban” refers to sacrifice. Afghan rugs with this mustard yellow colour are also referred to as ‘chobi’ referring to yellow wood. The colour actually comes from isparak, a local plant that produces a yellow dye.
15. Red Rug with Guns and Tanks Red Rug with Guns and Tanks War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; Tanks ; Helicopters ; AK-47 rifle The earliest war rugs were variations on traditional repeating patterns with decorative borders. This early rug, with its dynamic red ground and playful helicopters almost belies the military drama that must have been unfolding in Afghanistan at the time. It depicts a variety of Soviet arms, including: AK-47 assault rifles, T55 or T62 Battle Tanks, and Mi-8 Transport helicopters. Almost hidden, is a tiny British Scout helicopter.
16. Search for bin Laden in Tora Bora Search for bin Laden in Tora Bora War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; War rugs--Middle east--History--21st century ; Afghanistan--Social life and customs ; Bin Laden, Osama, 1957- ; Tora Bora, Battle of, Afghanistan, 2001 ; Airplanes, Military Tora Bora is a complex of caves located in the White Mountains in eastern Afghanistan. It was here that Osama bin Laden was reportedly in hiding following the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Refusing to surrender, the Battle of Tora Bora ensued involving American, British, German and Northern Alliance soldiers. The carpet depicts American F-16 jet fighter aircraft. It is believed Bin Laden escaped over the border into Pakistan.
17. Tiny War Rug Tiny War Rug War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; Afghanistan--Social life and customs ; Military weapons A tiny rug, likely a practice piece, features a Soviet ZSU-23-4 Anti-aircraft Weapon System, on a mint green ground.
18. Twelve Tank Rug Twelve Tank Rug War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History 21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century ; Tanks Like “Eight Tank Rug” (2009.001.000), this rug features two vertical rows of Soviet BTR60 Armoured Personnel Carriers, the topmost turned upside down. Although the same date has been given to both rugs, this one appears slightly later given its simplified border, the absence of knotted fringes, and the introduction of bright colours and new motifs including AK-47s and MiG 21 jet fighters.
19. Two Ewer Rug Two Ewer Rug War rugs--Afghanistan--History--20th century ; War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--20th century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--20th century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century ; Afghanistan--Social life and customs ; Tanks ; Military weapons This rug is a variation on a traditional design that features a symmetrical arrangement of ewers, birds, tanks and AK-47s. Traditionally ewers holding water are used to cleanse hands before a meal. They are a symbol of gracious hospitality at odds with the surrounding military motifs.
20. Uncle Sam's Hat Uncle Sam's Hat War rugs--Afghanistan--History--21st century ; War rugs--Middle East--History--21st century ; War rugs--Asia, Central--History--21st century ; Tanks ; Helicopters This rug is a variation on the Najibullah rugs where the beleaguered Afghan president has been replaced by Uncle Sam’s top hat with a protruding AK-47 rifle. It is surrounded by a variety of armed soldiers, weapons, grenades, and a butterfly mine. On the red ground above the Afghan map are several Russian tanks and helicopters; on the blue ground below and to the right of the map are camels with riders a number of farm animals and people. Perhaps they are meant as reminders of the scores of Afghan refugees living and working in camps in Pakistan.
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