A Mahal carpet, Central Persia

Pile ranges from 1/8" matted down in scattered areas to low to knotheads in spot foundation. Left side of field with a 6in. slit/hole with some further smaller slits nearby, most of them resewn or rewoven. Scattered reweaves throughout, the largest approx. 10x5" in upper right corner in border. Scattered repiling throughout. Some scattered tinting. Sides overcast with selvages, now fraying, and losses in areas. Lower end secured with chain stitch. Upper end outer guard stripe rewoven. Flexible handle.
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