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Lenin Carpet from The Soviet Union/Rug Size 180 X 140 CM Vladimir Ilich CCCP U.S.S.R. 100th Birthday of Lenin in 1970
LENIN Rare Carpet from the Soviet Union / Rug size 180 X 140 CM with the portrait of Vladimir Ilich Lenin / Sovjet made rug Collector's item CCCP / U.S.S.R. issued for the anniversary of 100th birthday of Lenin made by Karjakumsky Fabrika
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The item is a Soviet-era commemorative rug featuring a portrait of Vladimir Lenin.
The dates "1870-1970" woven on the rug indicate that it was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lenin's birth in 1970. These types of carpets were a form of political propaganda, combining traditional weaving techniques, often from Central Asia or Soviet Tajikistan, with ideological imagery. They were commonly produced by state-sanctioned factories, such as the Karjakumsky Fabrika, and were used as both decorative items and symbols of status. Such commemorative carpets have since become collector's items.
The border of the rug is made up of a series of smaller, repeating squares and rectangles. These sections feature various pictorial scenes and symbols, including geometric patterns, industrial landscapes, and what appear to be workers or farmers. The overall color palette is dominated by reds, blues, and earthy tones.
Below the central portrait, the numbers 1870-1970. The top of the rug's border includes the Cyrillic letters CCCP, which stand for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
Based on the pictorial scenes visible on the rug, the borders depict a variety of themes, many of which are associated with the Soviet Union and its ideology:
- Industrial and Agricultural Labor: Several scenes show workers, machinery, and landscapes with factories and smokestacks, symbolizing industrial progress and the importance of the working class. Other panels appear to show figures engaged in agricultural work, possibly with a tractor, representing collective farming.
- Symbolism and Propaganda: The rug includes the Cyrillic letters CCCP (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) in the top border and the dates 1870-1970 in the bottom border, marking the centenary of Lenin's birth. Many panels feature red banners, flags, and stars, which are common symbols of the Soviet state.
- Historical and Military Themes: One of the scenes in the bottom border appears to show a figure on a horse, which could represent a military or historical figure. The overall imagery is designed to convey a sense of national pride, history, and the achievements of the Soviet state.
About this item
- LENIN Carpet from the Soviet Union
- Sovjet made rug Collector's item CCCP / U.S.S.R.
- issued for the anniversary of 100th birthday of Lenin made by Karjakumsky Fabrika
- made by the legendary Karjakumsky Fabrika
- Made in Soviet Union / Soviet Quality
