Luri gabbeh chanteh

The medallion in the Luri chanteh below has degenerated into an inchoate shape. It is impossible to determine, of course, if this was intentional, due to a lack of skill, or perhaps the result of haste. In any event, I like its casual self-assurance. The piece has long shiny wool, is open at the sides, and has a striped kilim back that is visible in the image. There is a faded purple in several of the stripes, which suggests that dye may be fuchsine. It came from a dealer in Belgium and measures 9" by 10".