PERPEDIL RUG, EAST CAUCASUS

Circa 1900. Together with a Kuba rug of Lesghi design, Northeast Caucasus, circa 1900. 2 pieces.

The Perpedil rug: Freeman's Auction, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 18, 2008, lot 1064.
The Kuba rug; Sanford Alderfer Auction Company, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1995, lot 359.

Pile generally low to knotheads overall. Oxidized browns to knot heads showing scattered foundation. 5 in. by ½ in. repair foldwear slit on left side. 2 x 1 in. by ½ in. partially repaired holes on right edge. Missing end guard borders. Ends now secured with a blanket stitch. Sides later re-selvaged with some fraying and losses. Kuba, pile ranges from 1/10th of an in. in areas of border to low to knot heads and spot foundation and areas of scattered oxidization and foldwear throughout. Ends with minor partial outer guard stripes. Upper ends secured with a binding stitch. Both ends with some freying. Sides later overcast with losses and freying. Scattered spot stains and surface dirt. Supple handle, will enhance with cleaning.
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