Lot 45
  • 45

A Chichi prayer rug, Northeast Caucasus

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool
  • approximately 4ft. 9in by 4ft. 2in. (1.45 by 1.27m.)

Condition

Pile ranges from 1/10th to low to knotheads. Oxidized browns. Minor scattered moth damage. A small 6 inch by 1/3rd inch reweave in left side outer guard stripe. A much smaller reweave nearby, also in guard stripe. One similar small reweave on right side. Some very small 1/2cm slits into lower end. Ends complete with original flatwoven finish and macrame fringes. Sides with abrasions and abovementioned reweaves. Fine weave, supple handle, good overall condition.
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