A Seychour long rug, Northeast Caucasus,

Pile is generally low to knotheads and spot foundation with some areas of slightly higher, approximately 1/10 of an inch pile. Oxidized dark browns, some with minor repiling. Oxidized dark burg undies, some repiled. Scattered areas of exposed spot foundation, mostly in oxidized or foldwear areas, some repiled. 1 inch by 1 inch hole in upper right corner. Two 1 inch by 1/2 inch reweave in left border. Missing side guard stripes, sides now reselvaged. End guard stripes and approximately 1/3 of guard borders missing, now secured with chain stitch in areas. 10 inches of border into lower end now abrashed into lighter color. Very supple handle, complex design, vivid colors.
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