Two Karabagh long rugs, South Caucasus,

10ft. 5in. by 3ft. 5in. Pile ranges from 1/6 of an inch to low to knotheads and spot foundation. Partially oxidized browns. Scattered minor foldwear, most visible in lower end. Scattered moth damage, the largest area being approximately 1 inch by 1 inch at upper end border. Half of moth damaged area showing foundation, other half is a hole. Another small hole in left guard stripe. Some minor scattered repiling. Losses to original 3 cord selvages, some later casting, and some fraying, recommend securing. Upper end guard stripe and flatwoven finish are rewoven. One inch by 2 inch reweave in lower end guard stripe. Remnants of original flatwoven finish, Supple handle, lustrous wool, will enhance with restoration to sides. 8ft. by 3ft. 7in. : Pile ranges from approximately 1/8 of an inch to low to knotheads and spot foundation. Partially oxidized browns with some repiled in areas of left border. Scattered foldwear. Some scattered moth damage with visible foundation. The largest moth damaged area is at upper end guard border, approximately 2 inches by 1 inch with a 1 inch by 1 inch hole. Another 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch hole in left side guard stripe. Small 3 inch by 1 inch reweave in lower end guard stripe. Rewoven upper end flatwoven finish. Sides with some losses to selvages and with some minor overcasting in areas. Flexible handle, sound fabric and condition.
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