Sarabend Rug - 3'3 "x 5'8" and attractive if nothing else

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I don't know anything about rugs, so hopefully the photos will say more than I can. My friend from Iraq said the tag is "a great name" but I don't know what he means by that and he hasn't gotten back to me.

The blue wraps up around the end fringe in one of the corners (second photo below). Maybe that tells somebody something?

Even if you don't know anything about this particular rug but can direct me to the appropriate resources, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm still very new to the wonderful world of antiques and eager to learn.

Thanks!