War Carpet (Soviet era Afghanistan occupation)

EZLivin · Sep 23, 2013

I don't have a place to display this properly so it has been tucked away in my closet ever since I picked it up in the late 80s. It is not one of those cheap Pakistani-made "war carpets/prayer rugs" you see for sale on the internet. This is 7' x 3 3/4', was made in Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, and is a high quality carpet. Pristine shape, no stains whatsoever. Up for trade (firearms related stuff only). PM if interested (you will get a faster reply via PM).

Trades, or trades + cash considered.

USAF Medic · Oct 8, 2013

Looks to be pretty badly stained?
What is the knot count?

EZLivin · Oct 8, 2013

Huh? Get that dam*ed Rem Oil off your glasses! NOT "badly stained." Not even mildly stained!

I'm not sure about "knot count." It seems like it could be 132-144, but according to what I read it could double that. I know I'm not going to become an expert on it though. Ahmed the carpet guy" might have told me, but since I could only count to 10 in Arabic I wouldn't have a clue what he was telling me if he gave a number larger than "10."

After reading this I still don't know how to accurately count the thing: <broken link removed>

simon99 · Oct 8, 2013

I think Obama has one just like it......

Nice rug btw...I couldn't resist.

EZLivin · Oct 8, 2013

Yes, besides a great work of art it has utilitarian value as it can easily be pointed towards Mecca if one so desires.

EZLivin · Oct 17, 2013

Still needs a good home. Will throw in a compass so you don't point it towards Jerusalem by accident!

EZLivin · Oct 24, 2013

One of a kind carpet to the top...

EZLivin · Nov 1, 2013

Most likely this is at the very top of your wife or girlfriend's "Christmas list." Don't disappoint her by giving her clothing or jewelry instead!

EZLivin · Nov 9, 2013

I don't know of a rock song about war carpets so I guess I will post one about planes and bombs and sheet like that...

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