A Woven Rug from Jordan
How do nomadic groups in the Middle East make their rugs? This talk examines a fragmentary flat weave rug from Jordan and considers the materials and methods involved in its manufacture.
Flat weave woollen rug purchased in Jordan. Probably mid twentieth century. Private collection, Victoria.
Figure 2. Detail of the tassels.
Figure 3. Detail of the panel with two standing figures.
Figure 4. Back of the panel with two standing figures.
Figure 5. Detail showing the mistakes in a geometric pattern.