A Heriz silk garden rug, Northwest Persia circa 1880

with small incription cartouches reading "May this be blessed" and larger cartouches inscribed with verses of Persian poetry.

Pile generally near original closely sheared 1/10 inch with minor areas low to knotheads due to horizontal and vertical tension lines. A few warp ties peeking through. Scattered spot stains and two surface stains (possibly paint) in lower left corner and border, approximately 1 inch and 1/2 inch in diameter. Sides with original selvages and small areas of later overcasting---thus secured. Original 1/4 inch kilim then warp fringes at each end with losses to fringes, so fringes now uneven. Cloth band sewn to reverse of each end. Extremely supple handkerchief-like handle, very good overall condition.
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