AN ANTIQUE SILK YARKAND RUG, EAST TURKESTAN,approx: 6ft.8in. x 3ft.11in.(204cm. x 119cm.)The field with overall design of angular floral and leafy vine. All surrounded by sea wave and cloudbands border between plain stripes. This rug has corroded black and brown on the filed motifs and outer stripe. Ends with short fringes, secured. Selvages original. Cord on selvages with touches of fraying. In general this rug is in good usable condition despite the corroded colours, foundation is original and soft. Seldom found type on the market. Unusual and elegant piece.