A group of three Bidjar wagirehs, North Persia

two with wool warps; the third inscribed Tareh and numbered 105 107.

The largest: Pile ranges from 1/10th of an inch to low to knotheads. Oxidized dark browns and scattered foldwear. Some visible warp ties. Some repaired hole in field. Sides overcast in medium brown wool. Upper end with original flat woven and macrame finish, now with losses, fraying, and some reinforcing. Lower end with some minor losses, now secured with a chain stitch. Second largest: Pile ranges from 1/8th of an inch in most areas to low to knotheads in some scattered foldwear and oxidized dark brown. Both ends with macrame finish. Sides overcast. Smallest: Pile generally good, ranging from 1/5th of an inch to low to knotheads in areas of wear and foldwear. Scattered visible warp ties. Upper left corner with an approximately 3in. by 9in. triangular reweave, woven horizontally. Sides with losses to selvages and some later overcasting and slightly fraying in areas. All three in good overall shape; sound fabric and condition with minimal restoration. Please note that a license may be required to export textiles, rugs and carpets of Iranian origin from the United States. Clients should enquire with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding export requirements. Please check with the Carpet department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to this restriction or if you need assistance.
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