Condition: This rug is a saph, or runner shaped prayer rug for many people side by side. It is not used the long way, like in a hall, but people pray cross-wise to the run of the carpet. Probably washed, but difficult to say for certain.
The pointed shapes of the mosque are mirrored in the dark solid shapes above them, as well as in the pointed shapes in the borders. Helicopters sit nose-up vertically between the mosques, looking as if they've 'landed' on the side.
Exhibited at Miami U, has canvas hanging sewn to back.
Wool: Dense, slightly dry
Sheen: Good
Handle: Floppy
Fringe: 3 inch sumac killim in subdued arrow design, overhand knots, short fringe
Pile: 5 millimeters to 0
Warp: Brown, natural wool
Weft: Pink cotton thread
