Condition: This rich rug depicts the
Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan. The structure sits in front of tall mountains made up of stipled reds, greens, and browns and sits on a green field. To the right of the structure sits a smaller brown structure with a view inside. Six brightly colored squares sit inside.
The colorful red, blue, and amber tufts along the fringe add a really unique accent to the rug.
Very good. Nice, unusual border.
Wool: Excellent
Sheen: Very shiny and lustrous
Handle: Very floppy
Selvedge: Brown and red alternating overcast wool, thin with good coverage
Fringe: Naturally colored plain weave with tufts of green, red, and amber wool.
Pile: 5mm
Warp: Naturally colored wool
Weft: Brown cotton thread