A Tabriz rug, Northwest Persia,

Pile is generally low to knotheads throughout. One approximately 2 inch by 4 inch rectangular reweave into upper end border. Another 1 inch by 1.5 inch reweave in upper left corner of field. Another 1 inch by 1 inch reweave in lower left corner of field. Further smaller reweaves in left center of field with some repiling nearby.. Another 2 inch by 4 inch reweave in upper right corner of field. Approximately 1/2 of upper end guard stripe, entire lower end guard stripe, and most of side guard stripes rewoven. Reselvaged. Supple handle, lustrous wool, fine weave.
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