A Lesghi rug, East Caucasus

Measurements 120cm wide across the top, 119cm. across the bottom, 169cm long left side, (172cm. down the centre at longest), 168cm long right side. Pile closely sheared overall - 1-2mm. Some oxidisation to the dark brown and dark red with areas low to knot-bars. Lower end with original flatwoven finish and knotted fringe heads. Upper end with mainly original flatweave and knot-heads, some restorations, side cords reovercast. Slightly ruckled, might benefit from being re-blocked. Specialist Comment: Very nice colour tones, especially the greens. Striking, almost sampler like it its use of multiple motifs.
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