A Tekke main carpet, West Turkestan,

having pile elem panels

Pile is generally good, ranging from approximately 1/8 of an inch to low to knotheads and spot foundation. Scattered minor foldwear and some minor moth damage, some with minor repiling. Small approximately 1 inch by 1/2 inch reweave in lower left corner. Lower right corner with four small rewoven areas, the largest being approximately 2 inches by 1 inch. Some further smaller scattered reweaves into lower end. Some scattered minor spot stains. Sides overcast. Ends with warp fringes, now secured with blanket stitch. Supple handle, lustrous wool, good overall condition.
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