A Chinese carpet,

Pile ranges from 1/8in to low to knot heads with a few scattered small areas of surface wear. Some scattered foldwear. Scattered repiled areas in border. Largest repiled area is approximately 12in. by 13in. in center of left border. Two smaller repiled areas nearby in border. Few scattered rewoven areas in border with the largest being an approximately 12in. by 8in. stepped reweave in left border. Other reweaves include another stepped reweave of comparable size in lower section of right border, and one approximately 3in. by 3in. circular reweave in lower end border. One approximately 3in. by 3in. yellowish stain in upper right corner, mostly visible on reverse - not serious. Further scattered small spot stains. Few scattered visible warp ties. Supple handle, good overall condition, attractive soft field with overall design.
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