Overall condition good. Small ink stain at intersection of Kabul, Kapisa, Parchvan, and Kanerz provinces. This rug could use a wash, dirt areas: border of Baheen and Oruzagan provinces, middle of Oruzagan province.

Wool: Dense, but slightly sharp and dry | Sheen: Okay, limited. Very new so minimal oxidation. | Handle: Strong side of floppy

Selvedge: Left side: one cord blue wool overcast. Right side: two cord blue wool overcast. There is a second cord on left side, but it is obscured by pile from asymmetrical left knots that break to left and slightly cover selvedge. | Fringe: 2S | Pile: 5mm - 6mm. Lots of natural undyed wool, both light and dark. Knots from back are at an angles. The left node is lower and narrower than right node.

Warp: 2S Natural colored wool | Weft: Dark grey cotton, double wefted | Warp Depression: