A Fereghan carpet, Central Persia

Overall measurements: 269cm across the top, 278cm across the bottom, 375cm along the left side, 376cm along the right side. There is 3mm pile in corners of borders, down to knotbars and foundation in areas overall. There are some small scattered areas of repiling and repairs and tension lines within the weave. Both ends with overlocked cotton fringing and soumak stitching, and both sides with later overcasting. Some surface dirt. This would benefit from a thorough professional clean and overall. Good fresh Fereghan colours (coral greens, reds and yellow). Attractive design and size with rare and unusual white ground.
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