An Agra carpet, Northwest India

Pile ranges from 1/8 of an inch to low to knotheads. Scattered restitched and repiled areas, small reweaves. Scattered foldwear. Central carpet with lower pile and with more wear. Lower end border with the most visible restoration. Some surface tinting to areas where foundation was visible due to wear. Bound on all four sides, lower and upper ends with cloth ends sewed on reverse. Very supple handle, lustrous wool, fine weave. Very attractive design executed on light color palette.
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