2 x 3 - Beige Vintage Afghan Pictorial Rug - 79533
2 x 3 - Beige Vintage Afghan Pictorial Rug - 79533
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Description:-
79533 Vintage Afghan Pictorial Rug, 02'04 x 03'02.
The Sovereign Map: A Vintage Afghan Pictorial Masterpiece, Tribute to Nations
Woven as both artwork and statement, this hand-knotted wool vintage Afghani pictorial rug captures a defining moment in modern history through the enduring language of textile. At its center lies a boldly rendered map of Afghanistan, each province delineated in rich earthen tones—crimson, walnut, sage, and ochre—forming a cartographic mosaic that is at once graphic and deeply symbolic. This is not merely a rug; it is a woven document, a cultural artifact that speaks to sovereignty, identity, and global presence.
The field is anchored by the word “AFGHAN” beside the national flag, while surrounding provinces—Herat, Ghor, Farah, Kandahar, Kabul, Balkh, Badakhshan, and others—are individually named, affirming regional pride and territorial wholeness. Along the upper register appears “AFGHANESTAN 2017”, marking the date in both Latin script and Persian. The lower cartouche bears the Persian inscription “جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان” (Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Afghānestān), translated as “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.” On the left side, the text reads “Jomhorī Iran / Made in Afghanistan”, identifying both linguistic context and origin. These inscriptions elevate the extraordinary masterpiece beyond decoration; they root it firmly in time, place, and political narrative.
To the right of the map, a constellation of international flags—America, Germany (Alman), Turkey (Turk), England, France, China (Chin), and Kashmir—are meticulously woven, symbolizing diplomacy, alliance, and Afghanistan’s position on the global stage. The presence of these nations suggests themes of cooperation and recognition, transforming the rug into a symbolic bridge between cultures. The exceptional composition is framed by a traditional floral border of scrolling vines and palmettes in deep red and olive, grounding the contemporary subject matter in centuries-old Afghan weaving tradition.
Rare and intellectually compelling, this exquisite work of art appeals to the discerning collector who values narrative as much as craftsmanship. Its graphic clarity, historical timestamp, and cultural inscriptions grant it documentary importance, while its hand-knotted execution preserves the authenticity of tribal artistry. Displayed in a private study, diplomatic office, or curated interior, it commands attention—not through opulence alone, but through meaning, memory, and national identity rendered in enduring wool.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Afghanistan.
- Measures: 02'04 x 03'02.
- Pile Height: 0.26 of an inch.
- Date: 2010's. Early 21st Century.