Condition: The center of this large rug is comprised of two large vases from which large flowers grow and form a medallion in the center. Helicopters and other plants fill out the sides of the field.
The two large borders are equally sized and each contain repeating depictions of Mecca and Medina. The rug uses sumac to fill out the tan colors of the rug adding great texture and depth.
Wool: Pile is clumpy, sumac is very soft
Sheen: Shiny
Handle: Floppy
Selvedge: Tightly braided black goat hair
Fringe: Large, bands of red and blue plain weave with small white and blue weft brocade. Large chevron pattern, then more plain weave. Finished with overhand knots. Selvedge continues into fringe with double overcast wool.
Pile: 0mm to 3mm
Warp: Fine naturally colored wool
Weft: White cotton thread
