Gajari Flatweave Rug, Uzbekistan

Brown, red and cream stripes, ticked with small woven diamonds.

Weavers in Uzbekistan made this gajari flatweave rug in wool in the 20th century. Flatweaves of this kind are commonly used as floor coverings, wall hangings and storage wraps in Central Asia. The long, narrow format is filled with dense horizontal stripes in dark brown and wine red, with narrow lines of green and yellow. Between the stripes run rows of small stepped shapes in cream. Fine woven ends and edges show the soft, matte feel of the wool.

A runner, a wall hanging, or a bold decision for a hallway.