A Bidjar carpet, North Persia

wool warp

Pile is approximately 1/8 of an inch throughout with some scattered small areas of slightly higher pile and surface wear. Some very minor scattered repiling, probably from old moth damage. Few minor reweaves with the alrgest being approximately 8 inches by 1 inch in lower end outer guard stripe. Some minor restitching in upper end left border. One approximately 2 inch by 2 inch hole in upper section of left border. Sides with minor breaks and later overcasting in areas. Ends with original flatwoven finish with barber pole stitching, with one 2 inch by 1 inch reweave into upper end flatwoven finish. Flexible handle, orbust weave, good overall condition, minor scattered spot stains, will enhance with restoration to hole.
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