This is a second generation AK74 Red Rug. The first ones were woven in the mid 1990's and they were a small sub-group of the red rugs.

Wool: Above average red rug wool.

Sheen: Okay

Handle: Floppy side of firm.

Selvedge: One cord black wool overcast and purple weft wrap.

Fringe: Tea washed cotton kilm, overhand knots and fringe.

Pile: 3/16 thick spun wool

Warp: White cotton

Weft: Double black and purple wool.