A Kashan silk souf prayer rug, Central Persia,

Silk pile design elements on a beige flatwoven silk ground; silk pile intact and near original 1/8 inch overall with very minor abrasions at lower end of field low to knotheads; very minor water marks to ground in area near arch. Sides intact with burgundy silk overcasting, very minor losses and fraying. Original upper end ties and closely trimmed warp fringes. Lower end with tied warp fringes, fringe from 1/8 to 3 inches in length. Very good overall condition.
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