A Karadja carpet, Northwest Persia

The pile is generally 3-4mm with an area along the central axis and medallion slightly lower. Some moth damage for example in the blue ground border top right quadrant and in the lower right corner within border motifs, affecting blue and red areas of colour and small areas and small spots of old moth damage in other areas. There are vestiges of soumak overlocking and remnants of fringing across top edge, however lower edge with areas of soumak and fringing lost resulting in irregular line and losses into blue outer guard. With double side cords re-overcast and with some losses in section especially on right side. Of unusual square format. Would benefit from a clean prior to use. EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
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EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA.
Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S.
Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.