Overall measurements; 85cm across the top, 88cm across the bottom, 257cm the left hand side, 260cm the right hand side. Pile 1-2mm down to knotbars and foundation. Some scattered repiling in the yellow field. Losses to side guards and upper and lower ends as visible from the photographs, not secured. Velcro attached to the reverse of the top end. An interesting rug with a very powerful design.
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