shahsavan or kurd mafrash side panel. 35 inches wide and about 17 inches high (89 cm x 44 cm). Design in a weft wrapping technique, similar to sumac but the colors move in diagonal lines rather than horizontal rows. I’ve always considered it to be Kurdish because of the wool quality and the palette, but I’ve recently seen some similar pieces listed as Shahsavan. Delicious colors, and especially the combination of colors---very easy on the eyes. The multicolored fringe at one end is a late addition—made separately and sewn on. The other end is overcast (also not original), and is wearing at the edge.