| Description |
Large rectangular Transitional Period non-regional rug woven entirely in plain weft-faced tapestry technique with non-interlocking joins; All over design consists of three columns of concentric, terraced diamonds in blue-black, red, white,and medium brown on a carded gray-brown background, the latter forming a network pattern of horizontal zigzag bands; Concentric, terraced half-diamonds fill the remaining areas along the sides and ends; Rug is framed along all four edges with a band of contiguous red triangles on the inside and a reciprocating band of tan triangles on the outside; Rug does not have selvage cords; End cords are light brown (with some red wool mixed in) at one end and medium brown along the opposite end. |
