Very best quality Afghan rug. Silk foundation, excellent pile wool, well knotted. The selvedges curl under on this rug, which is its only issue. The drawing speaks for itself, and the border is very special. Portrait is of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the leader of the Northern Alliance, killed 9/9/01.
Bottom left side of the fringe has three braids.

Wool: Best | Sheen: Best | Handle: Best

Selvedge: Flat 5 cord navy blue wool Turkmen selvedge with severe edge roll. | Fringe: Long fine white silk plain weave with a single band of brown. Small overhand knots. Three raids in bottom left corner. | Pile: 2mm

Warp: Raw silk | Weft: Wool | Warp Depression: