A Baktiari carpet, Central Persia

Pile ranges from approximately 1/6 of an inch to low to knotheads. Scattered foldwear, not extensive. Some very minor scattered moth damaged areas at lower end, some exposing foundation. A few scattered visible warp ties. Scattered spost stains and surface dirt. Original flatwoven end finishes with remnants of rows of barberpole stitching. Flatwoven ends with tied fringes. Some later overcvasting in areas and some abrasions to selvages. Flexible handle, good overall condition, attractive overall design, will enhance with cleaning.
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