A Bergama small carpet, West Anatolia,

Pile ranges from 1/10 of an inch to low to knotheads. Oxidized browns, some repiled. Further repiling to other colors. One 2 inch by 2 inch reweave in central medallion. Another 2 inch by 6 inch irregular shaped reweave under medallion. Two smaller reweaves in medallion. One 4 inch by 1 inch irregular reweave in right guard border. Two 7 inch by 1 inch reweaves nearby. One 7 inch by 2 inch reweave in upper end border. Further scattered smaller reweaves. Sides reselvaged with 4-cord reselvaging Rewoven lower end guard border. Original flatwoven upper end finish, fraying in areas. Cloth tape sewn on reverse at upper end with hanging rings sewn at top. Supple handle, complex design, autumnal color palette, sound fabric.
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