A pair of 'Mohtashem' Kashan mats, Central Persia,

Both mats with generally good, near original, closely sheared, approximately 1/10in. pile. Very few scattered visible warp ties and some surface dirt. One mat with original lower end finish and missing lower end outer guard stripe, now secured with binding stitch and selvage, fraying in small areas at both corners. Other mat with missing outer guard stripe at both ends, secured with binding stitch and selvage, also with velcro strip on reverse at upper end. Both mats with minor losses to selvages on sides. Both mats in overall good condition and dense weave.
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