A Sarouk Fereghan rug, North Persia

Dr Ghasem Ghani, thence by descent

Pile generally low to knotheads overall, with pile in border and parts of fields slightly higher. Oxidized dark browns, small moth damage areas in left side guard border. Scattered spot stains, mostly visible in light field. Sides overcast. Ends secured with binding stitch. Minor restitched area in left side open surround. Flexible handle, good overall condition.
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Dr Ghasem Ghani was a renowned Iranian scholar and collector of the Persian arts.