Nina Power

Sad but beautiful exhibition of Afghanistan’s war rugs

In a tiny corner of a large gallery in the British Museum is a perfectly formed show of a striking modern Afghan tradition

Afghan war rugs, fusing traditional weaving with military motifs, began appearing after the 1979 Soviet invasion. © The Trustees of the British Museum
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  • War rugs: Afghanistan’s knotted history

    British Museum, until 29 June 2025

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