A Sarouk Faraghan Carpet, North Persia

Colours tonally fairly accurate match with the photograph in the catalogue. Slight losses to side cords. Some loose threads. Nick to the madder outer surround, left hand side of carpet.. Pile overall good, with one areas of very minor wear, lower left hand quadrant of field. Some darkening in central field, as visible in the photograph. Another area of some wear, and with knot bar just visible, is top left quadrant. Generally sound condition. Ends with attached cord. Minor nicks and small split, 1inch, upper left hand corner of carpet. Attractive colouring. Good sound condition.
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