A Tekke engsi, West Turkestan

Pile ranges from glossy 1/8in. in borders with most of center low to knot heads and areas of foldwear showing spot foundation. Missing upper end border, partial lower end, now secured with binding stitch. Minor scattered moth damage with very minor repiling in lower end and side borders - not extensive. Sides overcast. Very flexible handle, lustrous wool, good variety of colors and unusual motifs in the central cruciform. Colors: madder red, rust-red, yellow, dark blue, medium blue, blue-green, ivory, natrual brown
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