A Bidjar carpet, North Persia

Color slightly lighter than in catalogue illustration. Pile ranges from approximately 1/10in. to low to knot heads. Pile in upper end generally better. Some scattered visible warp ties and a small area with minor cat scratches in one corner. Sides original with some overcasting in areas and very minor fraying to selvage at ends. Both ends with original finish with bi-color stitching fraying in a few areas. Parts of ends finish now with blanket stitch. Flexible handle, robust weave, good overall condition.
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