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Thomas, I too have collected several prayer and tribal carpets in my middle east travels. This particular carpet was unique to me. I bought it in Afghanistan many years ago and was told that it had once been on the tent floor of a tribal chief. I certainly didn't take those words to the bank but did find them interesting and plausible. I just loved the very unusual pattern and beautiful color. It has always been one of my favorites from my collection.

Sandradclark, glad to see you back! Yes I've removed the rug and replaced the burl table-glad you like it! Now I'm going to pick art before deciding on a rug. We really want something aviation related, and haven't found just the right piece-with the exception of the nose art a few post up. Until we decide if that's the piece for us I'm trying to find something that I own to fit the bill in the meantime. I agree that the Zion piece relates well with the burl table...tying the nature aspect of the two. But so far, your the only one that picked that one ;-). I too love it, but maybe it's too bland/neutral. The red art one does allow other colors in to help coordinate things though; it also has some nature in it...the leaf. I'll see what the hubs thinks when he gets home. I have the red one there now so I'll give it a chance to shine.

I buy from Rugsusa.com when they have sales, anywhere from 60-75% off. I have a thick wool rug in either 8x10 or 10x12 (can't remember and it's rolled up in storage since we're living in a basement temporarily while our new house is being built!) for around $200. I wasn't expecting much at that price but I love it and have had it for several years. I plan to buy more from them when our house is done. There is also somewhere called esalerugs or something similar to that I've seen mentioned here on Houzz that has similar prices and sales.