In its complete form, this field design is a lattice consisting of octagonal shapes on either a diagonal or horizontal plain. A prominent hooked motif in this configuration is always seen within the octagon. Squares are symmetrically interspersed between the octagons. A decorative motif of some type is placed within each square.

The ground color of the field is a deep indigo. The design is usually seen on the front or face of saddlebags (khorjins). The dimensions of a chanteh* are, of course, quite small. So, the weaver excerpted a segment of the larger rendering and used it as her field design.

The border design consists of multi-colored serrated stars on an ivory ground. Small secondary motifs are inserted between the stars. These elements and the ivory ground are traditional for this design group.

A simple stripe in indigo and madder red frames the field; these colors are a smart visual contrast to the ivory border ground.

Khamseh weavings of this group have several common characteristics that are useful for purposes of attribution. There is countering in the extra-weft wrapping.  This results in a herringbone effect on the surface even when the plain weave is quite fine.

The back panel is a simple plain weave and is traditionally in a solid madder red.

The colors are from natural dye sources.  They are bold, deeply saturated and assertive. In this example, there are eleven different colors.

Condition: Nearly perfect.  There is some minor wear to the side wrappings.