An Agra carpet, Northwest India,

Pile is approximately 1/10 of an inch throughout, with some areas low to knotheads. Some partially oxidized reds, some with repiling. Oxidized dark browns, also with some repiled. Further scattered repiling throughout. Scattered rewoven areas of varying size throughout. Approximately half of upper end border rewoven, most visible on reverse. Some rewoven areas in side borders, the largest being approximately 12 inches by 12 inches in left border. Smaller reweaves in field. Some scattered minor color runs. Overcast sides, flexible handle, sound fabric, restored and ready for use.
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