Rug, so-called 'dragon' type; dark blue field witrh geometrical floral and leaf designs, hook and 'S' shapes in blue, green, red and white. Two borders seperatews by a barber pole guard stripe. The outer stripe has a geometrical flower and knop pattern connectedd by vines on an ivory field. The innner border is of wine glass design on a rose field. Selvedged with cotton, short warp fringe at each end. Closely woven with nap cut very short. Ghiordes knot. Woolen warp; cotton woof.

Rug, 19th century

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Title
Rug
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.58 x W.40 in.
Accession Number
31.81.16
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Rug, so-called 'dragon' type; dark blue field witrh geometrical floral and leaf designs, hook and 'S' shapes in blue, green, red and white. Two borders seperatews by a barber pole guard stripe. The outer stripe has a geometrical flower and knop pattern connectedd by vines on an ivory field. The innner border is of wine glass design on a rose field. Selvedged with cotton, short warp fringe at each end. Closely woven with nap cut very short. Ghiordes knot. Woolen warp; cotton woof.