A Sarouk Fereghan carpet, North Persia

Pile generally good dense 1/6in. throughout. Minor scattered areas matted down showing warp ties. A 1in. horizontal brake on right edge and tow smaller brakes on left edge. Low to knot head just along edges where sides curling under due to density of weave. Some original selvages, most later overcast. Partial end guard stripes with later applied fringes. Dusty, surface dirt, will enhance with cleaning. Some rose red over tinting to design elements in field as was costmary in the early 20th century. Good overall condition.
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