This rug features an unusual speckled blue and tan center. The X forms in the middle are vividly colored. The X uses 6 colors gradating between sage green and burnt sienna. The use of understated war motifs is very nice, as is the Herati border. The overall color scheme is good.

Wool: Dense, Strong, Medium fine. | Sheen: Medium | Handle: Strong

Selvedge: Goat hair overcast, braided | Fringe: 2 inch kilim. | Pile: Wool

Warp: Dark grey cotton | Weft: Natural wool | Warp Depression: