A Melas rug, Southwest Anatolia,

Pile ranges from approximately 1/10 of an inch, mostly in borders, to low to knotheads in foundations in oxidized and foldwear areas. Scattered minor foldwear, particularly visible in upper third of field exposing spot foundation. Oxidized browns. Scattered repiling to reds and other colors. Small approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch reweave in lower flatwoven end finish. Small approximately 1 inch by 1 1/2 inch reweave in lower left corner. Another small reweave in upper left corner. Small repaired slit in field. Small fray to lower end finish. Upper end also with flatwoven end finish with minor fraying and remnants of original macramé end finish. Some minor later overcasting. Supple handle, lively colors, will enhance with cleaning.
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