A Ghiordes prayer rug, West Anatolia,

Pile is generally low to knotheads throughout. Oxidized browns. Visible spot foundation in scattered areas. Very small 1 cm by 1 cm repaired hole in prayer arch. Some minor repiled foldwear, also in center. Lower end with striped kilim end. Upper end with kilim finish. Two small reweaves in lower end guard stripe and flatwoven end finish, and one very small loss. Sides reselvaged. Supple handle, sound fabric and condition, very attractive carnation-fret border.
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