Condition: This Iranian rug depicts a pair of cars, one dark green and one fluorescent blue in front of the Azadi Square monument. A tree and a tall plant sit on either side of the monument with some text at the top of the rug. Between the two cars sits a fluorescent blue stoplight.
The main border is comprised of blue, orange, red, and purple flowers outlined in a dark green on black background. The borders on the top and bottom sides of the rug seem to be 'squished' compared to those on the right and left.
Wool: Soft, fine, almost cotton-like
Sheen: Velvet except for bright colors which are very shiny
Handle: Maximum flop
Selvedge: Black wool overcast with great coverage
Pile: 8mm
Warp: Short white cotton thread, tufty
Weft: White cotton thread
