A Shirvan rug, East Caucasus

Overall measurements: 104cm across the top, 110cm across the bottom, 162cm along the left side, 162cm the right hand side. Overall in good condition. Generally even 3mm pile overall. With some oxidisation to dark brown and black dyes. Oxidisation is causing a differentiation in height, commensurate with age. The indigo pile to the four central guls is evenly 3mm high, without oxidisation. There is a small surface mark bottom left corner which would likely benefit from a professional clean. Original sidecords. Fringes at both ends later. The very outermost last cm of the rug at each end is re-woven. Would benefit from a professional clean.
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