{"product_id":"afghan-war-rug","title":"Afghan War Rug  75cm x 55cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Afghan War Rug – A Piece of History Woven in Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghan war rugs emerged in the late 20th century, particularly following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Drawing on centuries of traditional carpet-weaving, Afghan artisans began replacing familiar floral and geometric patterns with a rather more modern collection of motifs: tanks, Kalashnikovs, helicopters, fighter jets and military maps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the conflict evolved, so did the designs, documenting everything from the Soviet withdrawal in 1989 to the American-led invasion in 2001 and the subsequent War on Terror. These rugs are more than unusual decorative pieces; they’re a fascinating record of a country whose turbulent history became woven directly into its traditional crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking conversation piece for any military history enthusiast, collector or anyone who fancies something a wee bit different on the wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery rug tells a story,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and these ones are anything but ordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 75cm x 55cm (approx.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand woven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Wool\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GoArmy","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":57811671482748,"sku":"GR2185393","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":57811671515516,"sku":"GR2185394","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4029\/0632\/files\/1_fcdab109-b2ee-4d23-83f4-1948ae3e61e6.jpg?v=1792680855","url":"https:\/\/goarmy.co.uk\/en-eu\/products\/afghan-war-rug","provider":"Goarmy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}