Thursday, 21 November 2024
Textile
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'Kalashenkoof', Made by UNCR refugees from post Soviet civil war. (Photo: Eva Gonzalez)
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| Title of Textile: | “Kalashenkoof”. |
| Maker: | UNCR refugees from post Soviet civil war |
| Country of Origin: | Afghanistan |
| Year Produced: | 1995c |
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| Materials: | Natural fibres |
| Type of Textile: | Memorabilia |
| Description: | Afghan rug made by UNCR refugees from post Soviet civil war, near Peshawar, Pakistan, circa 1995. The AK-74 depicted is the third generation in the family of firearms designed by Soviet weapons engineer Mikhail Kalashnikov and is a common motif used by carpet makers. The rifle and its variants have been used by many Soviet and later Russian troops since 1974. |
| Owner: | Colin Peck collection |
| Location: | Northern Ireland |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Eva Gonzalez |
| Provenance: | N/A. (HM0724) |
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