A Kuba rug, East Caucasus

Measurements 106cm wide across the top, 107cm. across the bottom, 153cm long left side, 157cm long right side, and 159cm. vertically down the centre. Even closely sheared pile, 8mm - 1cm, and down to knotheads in areas. Oxidisation to the browns. Slightly rucked in field with fold wear in centre left hand side of field approximately 10cm lower lower hand corner and top left reweave (pile faded). Reduced at each end, partial barber pole guards, ends overlocked, warps fringed, side cords partially rebuilt at upper end. Would benefit from a clean. Specialist Comment: Lovely drawing and elegant rug.
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