A Bakshaish gallery carpet, North Persia

Pile ranges from good approx. 1/8th in. to low to knot heads in fold wear and oxidized areas. Some repaired slits, small reweaves and repiling to open surrounds, the largest approximately 2 in. x 3 in.. The most repiled area is to the upper end surround. Further repiling to madder field. Some minor scattered repiling to dark browns, not extensive. Selvedges intact with some later overcasting. Supple handle, good overall condition, very attractive abrash and overall garden design.
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