Condition: This is a very fine high quality rug. The pile is super short as is typical with this style. The design is separate into 6 repeating motifs by thin lines, with the top two versions of the motif abruptly cut off by the top of the rug. The motifs contain large vases sprouting plants with four smaller bases beside them.
The border consists of smaller stripes, the largest is formed from detailed drawings of helicopters on a red background, the others are a variety of geometric designs. (soda)
Wool: Very short, fine
Sheen: Very shiny and lustrous
Handle: Maximum flop
Fringe: Fine natural wool plain weave with overhand knots
Pile: 2mm
Warp: Fine naturally colored wool
Weft: Black cotton thread
