A Bakshaish carpet, North Persia,

Pile is low to knotheads throughout. Very minor scattered foldwear and some partially oxidized browns. One 2 inch by 1 inch reweave in upper middle section of field. A 2 inch by 6 inch stepped reweave in lower right corner. Some areas in upper section of field slightly dry, resulting in some minor vertical slits in upper right corner, recommend securing. Carpet has been chemically washed to soften colors in the past, and has been since further faded. Sides original, ends missing approximately 1 inch of plain guard border. Partially overcast sides. Ends now secured with blanket, chain and binding stitch. Supple handle.
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