A Heriz carpet, Northwest Persia,

Colors are overall more staurated than in illustration, ivory field is less yellow and crisper, greens are more vivid, reds somewhat deeper. Pile is approximately 1/10 of an inch throughout. Minor scattered foldwear and repiling. Approximately 0.3" slit in left border. Field slightly abrashed as visible in illustration. Sides reselvaged and curled under, probably due to tight weave. Ends with partial outer guard stripes. Very good overall condition, sound fabric, dense weave, ready for use.
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