An Indian carpet,

Pile ranges from 1/6in. in areas of border to low to knotheads in areas of wear. Carpet has been reduced in width with the vertical cut running along the inner side of left border-well executed. Scattered patches with the two largest ones being 1ft. by 1.5ft in upper section of right side of field and 5in. by 6in. in lower end border. Further smaller patches, probably all from the cut section of the carpet. Pathces generally well integrated in carpet. Scattered tinting, most tinting to water damaged area in lower left corner of field. Some minor scattered moth damage. Sides with breaks and losses to selvages, end with original kilim finishes. Flexible handle.
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