A Bakshaish carpet, North Persia,

Pile ranges from near original 1/4 of an inch in areas of border with most of the field low to knotheads and dark browns also oxidized to knotheads and some spot foundation. Repiling to dark browns, repiling in central area to carpet where undoubtably most worn-well executed and blends well to the original coloring. Moth damage, particularly along upper end of carpet, with scattered repiling. Selvedges fraying slightly in areas, recommend securing, ends secured with binding stitch, supple handle, sound fabric and condition.
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