A Heriz carpet, Northwest Persia

Pile generally low to knotheads throughout. Scattered repiling and Kashmir repiling, most visible in red and blue corners. Some scattered overtinting. Moth damage on reverse. Small 5in. by 5in. reweave in lower right corner, well executed, only visible on reverse. A repaired slit into right border, originally executed to have the carpet lay flat. Sides later overcast, ends missing outer guard stripes and now secured with chain stitch. Flexible handle, restored overall condition, ready for use.
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