Mondart has a vast inventory of Persian Rugs, including a selection of unique War Rugs.
Truly a product of their environment, War Rugs are a result of a centuries-old handicraft merging with modern day politics. Imagine a carpet created following the techniques of yore, but woven with a design that doesn’t feature typical motifs and shapes. Replace a pretty floral motif, pictorial of a forest setting, or even a pattern of simple but colourful geometrical shapes popular in today’s modern carpets, with images of war instead. This is a War Rug.
War Rugs
War Rugs are a fairly new genre of rug, having first appeared after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. It is believed that the impact of military combat so profoundly affected craftsmen that they began to design rugs using images of their unstable environment, including various types of weaponry, military vehicles, and maps of the country. Images of important leaders or figures are also featured. These floor coverings may also be called Afghan War Rugs, however the genre has now extended beyond its roots in Afghanistan, referring to any rug that has an armed combat or war-related theme, as well as high profile acts of terrorism (such as 9/11). According to experts, their purpose is to not provide a message. Rather, they simply report what’s going on.
Generally, designs still follow the basic layout of traditional rugs. These rugs may bear a pattern, motif, borders, or pictorial. Many are handcrafted with naturally-sourced dyes.
While still a fairly unknown niche in the rug world, these somewhat peculiar floor coverings are slowly gaining popularity – and not just with self proclaimed war buffs. War Rugs appeal to anyone interested in aesthetically pleasing and functional art that reflects the changing times.
Mondart has a unique selection of War Rugs in Toronto available, handcrafted and of the highest quality. Look for pictures of them on our site in the near future!
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