Raw silk from north west Afghanistan. Khomeini poetry written on borders. Beautiful rendition of a thorny and troubling character.

Wool: Raw silk | Sheen: Silk | Handle: Strong

Selvedge: 2 cords black braided | Fringe: Silk weft faced plain weave, overhand knots, silk fringe | Pile: 5 millimeters

Warp: white silk | Weft: 2 black cords | Warp Depression: