A Ziegler Mahal carpet, Northwest Persia

Overall measurements; 357cm across the top, 364cm across the bottom, 468cm the left hand side, 473cm the right hand side. Ivory pile generally in very good condition, 5-7mm. With differentially corroded pile in the decorative motifs; the beiges and greens and greys for example generally with oxidisation to knotbars. Border pile generally fair 3-5mm with wear to centre upper border from use. Fringes trimmed, ends overlocked. Sidecords in good condition. Might benefit from a professional clean. Otherwise sound and ready to use condition.
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