A Shahsavan Soumac bagface, East Caucasus

One approximately 4in. by 2in. stepped reweave in right side border. Two approximately 1in. by 1in. reweaves nearby. A few scattered slits at color changes with some minor surface abrasions. Upper end folded under and sewn and now with velcro strip sewn on reverse. Lower end folded under. Sides partially overcast and now fraying in areas. One small hole in upper left corner. In otherwise good overall condition.
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For a related example, see cover illustration A. Landreau and W. R. Pickering, From the Bosporus to Samarkand: Flat-Woven Rugs, The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C., 1969, cat. no. 42