Carpet from Iraq

Carpet from Iraq

This is an Iraqi carpet in Shams Al-Badry's Nebraska home. Rugs like these are common in Iraqi homes, and are often used for religious purposes. Ms. Al-Badry's mother purchased this rug on a recent visit to Iraq, and had it shipped to the United States.

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Shams Al-Badry, Lincoln Refugee History Harvest, 2012

2000 circa

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