Afghanistan has suffered through decades of war. The modern history of violence has seeped into the nation's ancient art of rug making — rugs now feature imagery of tanks, AK-47s and U.S. drones.

The war rugs are distinctive and dynamic, but they're often wildly misunderstood.

Afghanistan's three decades of fighting and insecurity have spawned a thriving "war rug" business for an international clientele of military buffs and soldiers.

Rugs are so central to Afghan culture they often are used as currency. So it is a shock when refugees must leave their rugs behind. Having a traditional rug in their new place can help them adjust.

Afghan war rugs have been sold for decades, but a recent design involving drones has led to a dispute between two international dealers. Who, if anyone, owns the design of this Afghan rug?

W hen you finally spot the door to La’ Shukran, hidden in a Union Market alleyway, and walk inside, you’ll find yourself at ...

Although Afghan weavers are traditionally women, Western collectors and dealers only deal with intermediaries, so it’s difficult to verify who actually makes the rugs, and under what circumstances.

Frough sought out rugs from Afghanistan in part because he was worried about the industry dying. He said the trend in recent years has led to less rug production in Afghanistan.

Rug dealers, who seem as much anthropologists and diplomats as businesspeople, say a prolonged war in Afghanistan could swell refugee camps and disrupt rug weaving.

Zevely Zone San Marcos mother helps homeland of Afghanistan by selling handmade rugs and sharing profits 'The Rug Mine' celebrates its Grand Opening in Vista on Saturday, September 23rd.

Afghanistan has suffered through decades of war. The modern history of violence has seeped into the nation's ancient art of rug making — rugs now feature imagery of tanks, AK-47s and U.S ...