Among the the more recent small bags that I've seen and handled, this is probably one of the most intriguing. The green ground is rare, and the deconstructed boteh motifs are scattered over it with true gabbeh abandon. Possibly Qashqai, it was brought to my attention by a friend who deals in Moroccan boucherouite rugs, and perhaps that isn't coincidental, because this chanteh has much in common with them. Most of the dyes, of course, are artificial, and it has the stiff quality that is characteristic of many modern productions. It measures 24 x 25 cms and was bought from a dealer in the US.
