This fragment is a rare Uzbek short pile rug. Uzbek weavings of this type and age traditionally consist of two or more strips woven on a narrow-beam loom and then sewn together. The surviving portions of this rug appear to be the two middle strips of a four section rug in the runner format. Unlike so many later Uzbek weavings this piece has all natural dye. The colors are rich. There are no dye runs of any kind.

Condition: This piece is a fragment. There are low areas and three holes. Otherwise, the existing pile is in good condition, particularly for a carpet of this age.