A Beshir prayer rug, South Turkestan,

Pile generally good 1/8 inch overall with areas of foldwear low to knotheads; rewoven area from right center side through center of rug approx. 2 inches by 24 inches; smaller reweaves, repiled foldwear and both yellow end guard borders rewoven. Sides later overcast in red wool with some fraying. Slightly buckling on sides so recommend blocking in order to have rug lie flat. Supple handle, good color and handsome design; restored and ready for use.
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For a prayer rug of similar design please see Ulrich Schürmann, Central-Asian Rugs, Frankfurt-am-Main, 1969, pl. 49, p. 125.