For centuries, Afghanistan has been renowned for its hand-woven rugs, usually produced by women of the Turkmen people in the north and east of the county,which contain ornate renderings of people, animals and scenes from daily life and history.

Following the invasion and occupation of the country by the Soviet Union in 1979, rug makers began to incorporate military themes into their designs, reflecting the social and political turmoil in the region.

The US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 has in turn inspired artists, many of whom are now located in refugee camps in Pakistan, to continue this tradition of the 'war rug.'

Warrug.com, established by new York-based Kevin Sudeith, offers a large selection of designs from Afghani weavers, which range in price from about $300 to well over $1000.

Along with tanks, rifles and drones, there also exists a whole subsections of war rugs featuring the 9/11 attacks.

Hat-tip to the Guardian